For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,129 students in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in South Nashville are Nashville School Of The Arts and Stem Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashville School Of The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville, TN include Nashville School Of The Arts and Stem Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville?
the neighborhood of South Nashville, Nashville public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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