Summary:
In zip code 71852 (Nashville, Arkansas), there are two middle-level schools serving grades 4 through 9, both part of the Nashville School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 63rd percentile statewide.
Nashville Junior High School (grades 7-9, 398 students) stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 57.7% of all students proficient in math compared to the state average of 44.1%. This strength is especially notable in 8th-grade Algebra, where 88% of students are proficient, and in Geometry, where the school's "All Grades" score of 50% dramatically exceeds the district (20.5%) and state (26.4%) averages. Despite serving a population where over 99% of students are economically disadvantaged, the school achieves these strong math results while spending $11,390 per student. In contrast, Nashville Elementary School (grades 4-6, 375 students) is a solid performer with math proficiency at 56.5% and a standout 5th-grade math score of 64% (vs. 45% state), but its overall performance is closer to state averages. Both schools struggle in English Language Arts and Reading, falling below state averages of 39.4% and 40.4%, respectively.
The most compelling takeaway is the district's clear math focus, which produces strong results despite high poverty levels. However, the Junior High's state ranking has declined from the 70th percentile (2023-2024) to the 62nd percentile (2025-2026), even as its math and science scores improved, indicating that other schools are improving faster. The $919 per student spending gap between the Junior High and Elementary School likely supports advanced math courses like Algebra and Geometry, which drive the Junior High's standout performance. For parents, the Junior High offers exceptional math acceleration opportunities, while the Elementary School provides a consistent foundation, but both schools need improvement in literacy to match their math success.
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