For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,165 students in 37203, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 37203, TN are Hume - Fogg High School and Martin Luther King Jr School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Public high school in zipcode 37203 have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hume - Fogg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37203, TN Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,280 students Minority enrollment: 51%
37203, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 37203, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 37203, TN include Hume - Fogg High School and Martin Luther King Jr School.
How many public high schools are located in 37203?
2 public high schools are located in 37203.
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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