James Lawson High School serves 1,393 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Lawson High School's student population of 1,393 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,393 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
71 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Lawson High School is 0.72, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
24%
16%
Black
34%
20%
White
33%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Lawson High School often compared to?
James Lawson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School, Martin Luther King Jr School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend James Lawson High School?
1,393 students attend James Lawson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of James Lawson High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does James Lawson High School offer ?
James Lawson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Lawson High School part of?
James Lawson High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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