For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 906 students in 37209, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 37209, TN are Early College High School, Nashville Big Picture High School and Mnps Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37209 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Big Picture High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rural Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Gr: 4-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
610 49th Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
5300 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Gr: K-12
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 37209, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 37209, TN include Early College High School, Nashville Big Picture High School and Mnps Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in 37209?
7 public high schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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