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 686 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (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
Top Rankings
Maplewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maplewood High School's student population of 686 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Rankings
Maplewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1745 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
58%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood High School's ranking?
Maplewood High School is ranked #1745 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maplewood High School?
686 students attend Maplewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Maplewood High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood High School?
Maplewood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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