For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 456 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Midtown is Harris-hillman Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville, TN include Harris-hillman Special Education.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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