Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Middle College High's attendance zone covers the entire Nashville, TN school district, encompassing approximately 525.7 square miles. Families can expect typical drive times to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 19.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 174 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
12 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Black
49%
20%
White
28%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #104 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Early College High School often compared to?
Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr School, Hume - Fogg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
174 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Early College High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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