Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nannie Berry Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Nannie Berry Elementary serves the southwest part of Hendersonville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nannie Berry Elementary 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
Nannie Berry Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nannie Berry Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nannie Berry Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#187 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
14%
20%
White
64%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nannie Berry Elementary School's ranking?
Nannie Berry Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nannie Berry Elementary School often compared to?
Nannie Berry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gene W. Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Nannie Berry Elementary School?
553 students attend Nannie Berry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Nannie Berry Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Nannie Berry Elementary School offer ?
Nannie Berry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nannie Berry Elementary School part of?
Nannie Berry Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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