Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public high schools serving 26,597 students in Davidson County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Tennessee.
Public High Schools in Davidson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Public High School in Davidson County School District have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hume - Fogg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
161 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
80,651 Students
328,850 Students
# Teachers
4,995 Teachers
21,024 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
0.59
# American Indian Students
125 Students
570 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,721 Students
6,739 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
25,786 Students
45,389 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
14%
# Black Students
29,518 Students
66,689 Students
% Black Students
37%
20%
# White Students
19,793 Students
196,825 Students
% White Students
25%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
82 Students
336 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,626 Students
12,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,216
954
# Students in K Grade:
6,339
867
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,681
962
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,073
974
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,092
1,009
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,138
1,141
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,639
1,780
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,537
5,036
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,489
7,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,425
8,439
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,445
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,259
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,831
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,487
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,706 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,068 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,509 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,215 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,706
$12,030
Spending / Student
$15,068
$11,527
Best Davidson County School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #33.
Valor Flagship Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,400 students
Rank: #44.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Nashville School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3812 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8400
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #88.
Nashville Big Picture High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rural Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6260
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
John Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Franklin Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5135
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5135
Grades: 9-12
| 2,016 students
Rank: #1111.
Lead Southeast
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 678-0543
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 678-0543
Grades: 5-12
| 825 students
Rank: #1212.
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5432 Bell Forge Lane East
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 334-0070
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 334-0070
Grades: 5-12
| 867 students
Rank: #1313.
Republic High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mnps Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Grades: 4-12
| 194 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stem Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #1616.
Hillwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #1717.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1818.
Lead Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1035 1st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 800-8293
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 800-8293
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #1919.
Mcgavock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 2,098 students
Rank: #2020.
Antioch High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hobson Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-5400
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,083 students
Rank: #2121.
Cane Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12848 Old Hickory Blvd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 687-4000
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 687-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,948 students
Rank: #2222.
Hunters Lane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Hunters Ln
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1401
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #2323.
East Nashville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6947
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6947
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #2424.
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2525.
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Stratford Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Grades: 6-12
| 787 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Glencliff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5070
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Whites Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7277 Old Hickory Blvd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5132
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5132
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #2828.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Grades: 5-12
| 141 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Maplewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walton Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pearl-cohn High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 26th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Hickory Hollow
Magnet School
5248 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 687-4028
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 687-4028
Grades: 11-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Old Cockrill
Magnet School
610 49th Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Opry Mills
Magnet School
433 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ka The Crossings
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 5-12
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions At Bass
Magnet School
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Show 1 more public schools in Davidson County School District (out of 36 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
