MNPS Magnet Public School
Head Magnet Middle School
MNPS Magnet Public School · Grades 6–8 · Midtown, Nashville, TN · TN grade A
About Head Magnet Middle School
Head Magnet Middle School is an MNPS magnet public school in Midtown, serving grades 6–8 in Davidson County. Its focus is academic magnet.
It has no attendance zone. Admission is by application through the MNPS school-choice process and is open to any Davidson County family.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of A for 2024-25. 55% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP, above the 31% average across the 144 public schools in this guide with reported scores. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 5 (well above average).
It enrolled 342 students in 2023-24. Students here typically continue on to Martin Luther King Jr. School (guaranteed pathway).
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, WeGo route Rte 22 serves the area, and there is no uniform requirement.
Head Magnet Middle School is one of 7 schools this guide lists in Midtown and one of 7 MNPS magnet public middle schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Magnet Public School
Grades6–8
NeighborhoodMidtown
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)ASource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)55%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 5 · Well above averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment342 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingYes
WeGo routesRte 22
Walk-in enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address1830 Jo Johnston AVE, Nashville
Phone(615)329-8160
Focus / ProgramAcademic magnet
Feeder pathway→ Martin Luther King Jr. School (guaranteed pathway)
Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.
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