John Early Middle

John Early Middle is a middle school of micro-enrollment scale in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by Davidson County, educateing 136 students in grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 75% leaner than the state mean of about 554.

Across the 160 schools in Davidson County (81,532 students total), John Early Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, John Early Middle reports that Black students make up the majority at 76%; the rest is composed of 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% White. The wider county runs roughly 25% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

In the surrounding community, Davidson County reports that median household income runs about $77,853, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Davidson County runs 177 public schools (combined enrollment of about 86,005 students), of which John Early Middle is one.

Nearest neighbor: Hull-Jackson Elementary, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 62%: 355 students in 2018 compared to 136 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share contracted from 85% to 76%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the John Early Middle community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.