Davidson County School District

2601 Bransford Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Davidson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 127 public elementary schools serving 58,676 students in Davidson County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Tennessee.
Public Elementary Schools in Davidson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
162 Schools
1,486 Schools
# Students
80,381 Students
707,440 Students
# Teachers
4,874 Teachers
47,202 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Davidson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TN)
#133 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Davidson County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Davidson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Davidson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Davidson County  School District and public school graduation rate of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
110 Students
1,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,954 Students
14,494 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24,781 Students
94,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
13%
# Black Students
29,912 Students
147,027 Students
% Black Students
37%
21%
# White Students
20,201 Students
417,995 Students
% White Students
25%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
746 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,353 Students
32,027 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,902
25,872
# Students in K Grade:
6,586
76,013
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,162
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,203
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,242
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,053
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,714
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,587
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,498
70,128
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,008
72,601
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,312
5,825
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,859
5,449
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,977
5,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,278
5,460
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,769 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$1,509 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart display total revenue of Davidson County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,215 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart display total spending of Davidson County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,769
$12,157
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Davidson County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,119
$11,647
This chart display average spending per public school student in Davidson County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Davidson County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Percy Priest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Grades: 5-8
| 688 students
Rank: #66.
Crieve Hall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
498 Hogan Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5059
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Grades: 5-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1010.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Grades: K-4
| 503 students
Rank: #1111.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #1212.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4527 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #1313.
Waverly-belmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 10th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 800-7690
Grades: K-4
| 475 students
Rank: #1414.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Grades: K-4
| 393 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #1717.
Granbery Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5501 Hill Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 333-5112
Grades: K-4
| 647 students
Rank: #1818.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1919.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Grades: 4-12
| 290 students
Rank: #2020.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4425 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Grades: 5-8
| 601 students
Rank: #2121.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Grades: PK-4
| 181 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Westmeade Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6641 Clearbrook Dr
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2066
Grades: K-4
| 386 students
Rank: #2424.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 713 students
Rank: #2525.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #2626.
Nashville Classical
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #2727.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Plantation Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #3131.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
Rank: #3232.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #3333.
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #3434.
West End Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3529 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #3535.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 162 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 80,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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