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James Lawson High School vs. Martin Luther King Jr School

Should you attend James Lawson High School or Martin Luther King Jr School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James Lawson High School
8001 Highway 70s
Nashville, TN 37221
Martin Luther King Jr School
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
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Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Martin Luther King Jr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
James Lawson High School serves 1,236 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,219 students in grades 7-12, Martin Luther King Jr School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,236 students
1,219 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
60 teachers
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
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Test Scores

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#16 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
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81%
(Top 5% in TN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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87%
(Top 1% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90%
(Top 1% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥99%
(Top 1% in TN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr School with the average graduation rate observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Lawson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martin Luther King Jr School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
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130
Grade 8 Students
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141
Grade 9 Students
330
227
Grade 10 Students
341
232
Grade 11 Students
293
247
Grade 12 Students
272
242

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
8%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Luther King Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
9%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Luther King Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
32%
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% White
36%
48%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin Luther King Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Luther King Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.66
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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21%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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7%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King Jr School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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