For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,378 students in Nashville, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, NC are Cedar Grove Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School and Nash Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nashville, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8967 Cedar Grove Sch Loop Road
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Nash Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nashville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, NC include Cedar Grove Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School and Nash Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nashville?
3 public schools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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