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Davidson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 129 public elementary schools serving 59,128 students in Davidson County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Tennessee.
Public Elementary Schools in Davidson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
165 Schools
1,500 Schools
# Students
80,888 Students
719,413 Students
# Teachers
4,914 Teachers
48,388 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Davidson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
# American Indian Students
126 Students
1,225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,698 Students
15,029 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26,929 Students
106,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
15%
# Black Students
28,802 Students
149,772 Students
% Black Students
36%
21%
# White Students
19,428 Students
410,765 Students
% White Students
24%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
90 Students
856 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,815 Students
35,256 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,134
29,574
# Students in K Grade:
6,391
74,511
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,524
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,586
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,086
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,011
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,914
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,466
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,533
70,062
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,528
69,763
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,793
5,469
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,340
5,392
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,980
4,910
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,602
4,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,651 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,024 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,509 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,215 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,651
$11,979
Spending / Student
$15,024
$11,478
Best Davidson County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Percy Priest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #77.
Crieve Hall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
498 Hogan Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5059
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5059
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #88.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #1111.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Waverly-belmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 10th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 800-7690
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 800-7690
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1414.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1515.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4425 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1616.
Granbery Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5501 Hill Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 333-5112
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 333-5112
Grades: K-4
| 651 students
Rank: #1717.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1818.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1919.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #2020.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: #2121.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2222.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2323.
West End Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3529 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #2424.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 704 students
Rank: #2525.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #2626.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Rank: #2727.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2828.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Westmeade Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6641 Clearbrook Dr
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2066
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2066
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #3232.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #3333.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #3434.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #3535.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Grades: K-8
| 756 students
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