Best 37203 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,157 students in 37203, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37203, TN are Martin Luther King Jr School, Head Middle School and Rose Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37203, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 37203, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 5-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 37203 Tennessee

37203, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37203, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37203, TN include Martin Luther King Jr School, Head Middle School and Rose Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37203?
3 public middle schools are located in 37203.
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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