For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,031 students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Donelson are Donelson Middle School and Two Rivers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN include Donelson Middle School and Two Rivers Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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