Top Rankings
Nashville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,931 students in Nashville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Nashville School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,931 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Nashville School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
471 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
407 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
21%
19%
# White Students
1,013 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
53%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
154
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,227 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,723
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,227
$12,826
Best Nashville School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3510
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3510
Grades: K-3
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Immanuel St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3262
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3262
Grades: 4-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Grades: 7-9
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Nashville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Grades: 10-12
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nashville School District?
Nashville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,931 students.
What is the rank of Nashville School District?
Nashville School District is ranked #104 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville School District?
53% of Nashville School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nashville School District?
Nashville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Nashville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,227 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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