For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,010 students in 37214, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37214, TN are Strive Collegiate Academy, Tenn School For Blind and Donelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37214 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37214, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37214, TN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Donelson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Two Rivers Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37214, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37214, TN include Strive Collegiate Academy, Tenn School For Blind and Donelson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37214?
4 public middle schools are located in 37214.
What is the racial composition of students in 37214?
37214 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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