Maplewood High School is a secondary education facility operated by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is located barely one-fourth mile east of Nashville's historic Dickerson Road and borders on Ellington Parkway on the west.
Serving 700 students in grades 9-12, Maplewood 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 700 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maplewood High School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maplewood 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 Maplewood High School is 0.58, which is less 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
#1710 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
16%
Black
56%
20%
White
8%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
58%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood High School's ranking?
Maplewood High School is ranked #1710 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Maplewood High School often compared to?
Maplewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunters Lane High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maplewood High School?
The graduation rate of Maplewood High School is 58%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maplewood High School?
700 students attend Maplewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Maplewood High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Maplewood High School offer ?
Maplewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood High School part of?
Maplewood High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Maplewood High School located?
Maplewood High School is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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