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 68 public preschools serving 27,202 students in Davidson County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Tennessee.
Public Preschools in Davidson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
162 Schools
878 Schools
# Students
80,381 Students
402,944 Students
# Teachers
4,874 Teachers
27,439 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.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.58
# American Indian Students
110 Students
600 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,954 Students
7,344 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24,781 Students
51,666 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
13%
# Black Students
29,912 Students
79,047 Students
% Black Students
37%
20%
# White Students
20,201 Students
245,374 Students
% White Students
25%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
446 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,353 Students
18,467 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,902
29,323
# Students in K Grade:
6,586
64,350
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,162
60,589
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,203
60,998
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,242
57,878
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,053
56,270
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,714
46,788
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,587
8,778
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,498
7,373
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,008
7,676
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,312
693
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,859
734
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,977
710
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,278
784
# 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.
Total Revenue
$1,509 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,215 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,769
$12,157
Spending / Student
$15,119
$11,647
Best Davidson County School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Grades: PK-4
| 181 students
Rank: #99.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 713 students
Rank: #1010.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Plantation Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #1414.
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #1515.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 9th St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pennington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2817 Donna Hill Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Grades: PK-4
| 263 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #2121.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3884 Asheford Trace
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Rural Hill Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Grades: PK-4
| 569 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #2424.
Glencliff Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #2525.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Mt. View Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 501-8800
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 501-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 612 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3820 Murfreesboro Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393
Grades: PK-4
| 691 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Smith Springs Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Smith Springs Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 674 students
Rank: #2828.
Una Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Grades: PK-4
| 638 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Goodlettsville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Donald St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8950
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8950
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 333-7180
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 333-7180
Grades: PK-4
| 557 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Shwab Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #3333.
Neely's Bend Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1471
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1471
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Dodson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Chandler Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
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