Best Schools in Davidson County, TN
Davidson County, TN has 241 public schools (37 high, 45 middle, 121 elementary) serving 116,724 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Davidson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Davidson County, TN
The top high schools in Davidson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hume - Fogg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
2. Martin Luther King Jr School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1211 Students
3. Brentwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
4. Nolensville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
5. Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
6. Valor Flagship Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 1400 Students
7. Green Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
8. Wilson Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
9. Nashville School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
10. Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
Best Middle Schools in Davidson County, TN
The top middle schools in Davidson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meigs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
2. Brentwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
3. Grassland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
4. Mill Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
5. Gladeville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
6. Valor Voyager Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 503 Students
7. John Trotwood Moore Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
8. Mt. Juliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
9. Head Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
10. Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Davidson County, TN
The top elementary schools in Davidson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
2. Glendale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
3. Julia Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
4. Grassland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
5. Percy Priest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
6. Edmondson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
7. Sylvan Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
8. Scales Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 777 Students
9. Nolensville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 946 Students
10. Crieve Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Davidson County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Davidson County, TN has a total population of 715,884 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Davidson County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Davidson County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Davidson County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Davidson County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Davidson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Davidson County, TN
How many schools are in Davidson County, TN?
Davidson County, TN has 241 public schools: 37 high schools, 45 middle schools and 121 elementary schools, serving 116,724 students in total.
How do schools in Davidson County perform on state tests?
On average, 241 schools in Davidson County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Davidson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Davidson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Davidson County
8 places in Davidson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Nashville (111)
- Antioch (19)
- Madison (7)
- Hermitage (5)
- Goodlettsville (3)
- Old Hickory (3)
- Whites Creek (2)
- Joelton (1)
School districts (2)
- Achievement School District (14 schools)
- Tennessee Public Charter School Commission (4 schools)