Best Nashville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,186 students in Nashville, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Nashville, NC are Nashville Elementary School and Nash Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Nashville, NC public schools have an score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nashville, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Nashville Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
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209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877

Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Nash Central Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
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1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065

Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

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Nashville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cedar Grove Elementary School (Closed 2023)

8967 Cedar Grove Sch Loop Road
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830

Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nashville, NC?

The top ranked public schools in Nashville, NC include Nashville Elementary School and Nash Central Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Nashville?

2 public schools are located in Nashville.

What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?

Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).