For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,252 students in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Watkins Park is Martin Luther King Jr School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Martin Luther King Jr School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville, TN include Martin Luther King Jr School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Watkins Park, Nashville public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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