For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,909 students in Nashville, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Nashville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, AR are Nashville Primary School, Nashville Elementary School and Nashville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Nashville, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3510
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3510
Grades: K-3
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Immanuel St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3262
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3262
Grades: 4-6
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Grades: 7-9
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Nashville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Grades: 10-12
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nashville, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, AR include Nashville Primary School, Nashville Elementary School and Nashville Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Nashville, AR?
4 public schools are located in Nashville, AR.
What percentage of students in Nashville, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Nashville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville, AR?
Nashville, AR public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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