For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 169 students in 37208, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in 37208, TN is John Early Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 37208 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37208, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37208, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Early Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cass St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6369
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6369
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
37208, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Grades: K-2
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37208, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37208, TN include John Early Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37208?
1 public middle schools are located in 37208.
What is the racial composition of students in 37208?
37208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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