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 444 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nashville High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Nashville, AR, encompassing approximately 236.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.6 miles and the furthest edge located 15.7 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Nashville High School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
Nashville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
20%
19%
White
52%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Scrapper
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville High School's ranking?
Nashville High School is ranked #705 out of 989 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 89.9%.
How many students attend Nashville High School?
444 students attend Nashville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nashville High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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