Hillsboro High School is a comprehensive high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 1939, the school is one of fifteen high schools in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme.
Serving 1,224 students in grades 9-12, Hillsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,224 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsboro High serves the southern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 45.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hillsboro High School's student population of 1,224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
62 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Hillsboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro High School is 0.63, 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
#1116 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Burros
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro High School's ranking?
Hillsboro High School is ranked #1116 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hillsboro High School often compared to?
Hillsboro 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro High School is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
1,224 students attend Hillsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hillsboro High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hillsboro High School offer ?
Hillsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillsboro High School part of?
Hillsboro High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillsboro High School located?
Hillsboro High School is located in the Woodlawn Area neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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