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 school year, there are 162 public schools serving 80,381 students in Davidson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Davidson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
162 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
80,381 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
4,874 Teachers
64,938 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%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
110 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,954 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24,781 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
13%
# Black Students
29,912 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
37%
21%
# White Students
20,201 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
25%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,353 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,902
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
6,586
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,162
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,203
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,242
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,053
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,714
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,587
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,498
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,008
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,312
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,859
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,977
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,278
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,769 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$1,509 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending (20-21)
$1,215 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$18,769
$12,157
Spending / Student (20-21)
$15,119
$11,647
Best Davidson County School District Public Schools (2024)
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-4
| 290 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
| 688 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-4
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 894 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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-4
| 427 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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-4
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 1,252 students
Rank: #88.
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-4
| 608 students
Rank: #99.
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-4
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 501 students
Rank: #1111.
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-4
| 394 students
Rank: #1212.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4527 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #1313.
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-4
| 544 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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-4
| 350 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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-4
| 475 students
Rank: #1616.
Nashville Classical
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
| 536 students
Rank: #1717.
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: 5-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 647 students
Rank: #1919.
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-4
| 393 students
Rank: #2020.
Early College High 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
| 191 students
Rank: #2121.
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-4
| 503 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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
| 396 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 242 students
Rank: #2525.
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-4
| 430 students
Rank: #2626.
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: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 713 students
Rank: #2828.
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-4
| 495 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 610 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 456 students
Rank: #3131.
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-4
| 451 students
Rank: #3232.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
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-4
| 312 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
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-4
| 335 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
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-4
| 386 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Davidson County School District?
Davidson County School District manages 162 public schools serving 80,381 students.
What is the rank of Davidson County School District?
Davidson County School District is ranked #128 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County School District?
37% of Davidson County School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Davidson County School District?
Davidson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Davidson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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