For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 842 students in Nashville, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashville, AR are Nashville Junior High School and Nashville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Nashville, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nashville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 North Eighth St.
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Gr: 7-9 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Nashville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mt. Pleasant Dr.
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Gr: 10-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nashville, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashville, AR include Nashville Junior High School and Nashville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nashville?
2 public high schools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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