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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 27 public charter schools serving 13,153 students in Davidson County School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public charter schools in Tennessee.
Public Charter Schools in Davidson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 13% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
162 Schools
117 Schools
# Students
80,381 Students
44,368 Students
# Teachers
4,874 Teachers
2,369 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
0.52
# American Indian Students
110 Students
52 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,954 Students
372 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
24,781 Students
10,359 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
23%
# Black Students
29,912 Students
28,961 Students
% Black Students
37%
65%
# White Students
20,201 Students
3,888 Students
% White Students
25%
9%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
16 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,353 Students
720 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,902
251
# Students in K Grade:
6,586
3,250
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,162
3,019
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,203
3,102
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,242
3,008
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,053
2,718
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,714
3,663
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,587
4,609
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,498
4,479
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,008
4,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,312
3,537
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,859
3,071
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,977
2,715
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,278
2,482
# 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 Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4527 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #22.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Classical
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 921-2200
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 921-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Knowledge Academies High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #99.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Grades: K-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1010.
Republic High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1212.
Rocketship United
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Rank: #1313.
Lead Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 800-6814
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 800-6814
Grades: 5-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1414.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 327-5422
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 327-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #1515.
Stem Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1162 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Grades: 5-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1616.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 South 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #1717.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Knowledge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 800-6814
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 800-6814
Grades: 5-8
| 126 students
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Nashville
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Nashville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 5-8
| 342 students
Rank: #2222.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 538-7284
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 538-7284
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #2323.
Lead Cameron
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 5-8
| 639 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kipp Nashville Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2526 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 650-5560
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 650-5560
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #2626.
Ka @ The Crossings
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 5-8
| 104 students
Rank: #2727.
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5432 Bell Forge Lane East
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 200-0131
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 200-0131
Grades: 5-12
| 844 students
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