Nashville High School

Nashville High School in Nashville, AR, serves 444 students in grades 10 through 12 and is part of the Nashville School District, which has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the 63rd percentile among Arkansas districts. The school itself holds a 3-star rating and ranks 96th out of 293 high schools in the state (67th percentile), placing it as a solidly above-average performer and a clear leader among its rural peers. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1, Nashville High School offers a more personalized learning environment than the state average, and it maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate of around 0.2%.

Nashville High School stands out dramatically from nearby schools in English Language Arts and Reading, achieving a 49.6% proficiency rate in ELA and 48% in Reading. This is significantly higher than Blevins High School (by over 40% in ELA), Dierks High School, Murfreesboro High School, and Mineral Springs High School. However, the school shows a notable weakness in STEM subjects, with only 11.7% of students proficient in Geometry and 33.4% in Biology—well below state averages. Interestingly, Murfreesboro High School excels in these areas, creating a regional contrast where Nashville leads in literacy while Murfreesboro leads in STEM.

Despite serving a student body where over 99% qualify for free or reduced lunch—the highest rate among all compared schools—Nashville achieves the highest overall academic ranking and best ELA scores in the region, a strong indicator of effective teaching and support systems. The school also demonstrates remarkable efficiency, spending just $12,527 per student, the lowest among nearby schools, while delivering far superior academic results. Nashville’s state ranking has shown a steady upward trend over the last five years, recovering from a low point to its current rank of 96th, reflecting a successful turnaround and sustained improvement.