Nashville High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Nashville, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 10 through 12 for students in the Nashville and the surrounding unincorporated communities of Howard County, Arkansas.
Serving 480 students in grades 10-12, Nashville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Nashville High School's student population of 480 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
Nashville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#654 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
18%
19%
White
52%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Scrapper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville High School's ranking?
Nashville High School is ranked #654 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Nashville High School often compared to?
Nashville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mineral Springs High School, Dierks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nashville High School?
The graduation rate of Nashville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nashville High School?
480 students attend Nashville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nashville High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville High School?
Nashville High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nashville High School offer ?
Nashville High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nashville High School part of?
Nashville High School is part of Nashville School District.
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