For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 688 students in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public school in Maxwell Heights is Meigs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville, TN include Meigs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Maxwell Heights, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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