Best Schools in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN has a total of 640 schools including 172 high schools, 127 middle schools and 327 elementary schools. A total of 350,542 students attend Nashville, TN schools. On average, schools in Nashville score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nashville meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN has 172 high schools with 124,740 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nashville score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nashville don't meet expectations.
1. Central Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Hume - Fogg High
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Projected Test Scores
Davidson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
3. Brentwood High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
4. Ravenwood High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students
5. Martin Luther King Jr School
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Davidson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1211 Students
6. Oakland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
7. Franklin High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
8. Holloway High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
9. Nolensville High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
10. Blackman High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2194 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN has 127 middle schools with 76,412 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nashville score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nashville meet expectations.
1. Brentwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Fred J Page Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1249 Students
3. Woodland Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
4. Legacy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
5. Grassland Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
6. Mill Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
7. Sunset Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
8. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 842 Students
9. Meigs Middle
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Davidson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 695 Students
10. T. W. Hunter Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sumner County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN has 327 elementary schools with 146,440 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nashville score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nashville meet expectations.
1. Mcfadden School Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Discovery School
SchoolGrade
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Murfreesboro • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
3. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 657 Students
4. Clovercroft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 690 Students
5. Lockeland Elementary
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Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
6. Lipscomb Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
7. Jordan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. Grassland Elementary
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Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
9. Walnut Grove Elementary
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Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
10. Crockett Elementary
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Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nashville, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nashville, TN has a total population of 2,014,444 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nashville, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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