Davidson County


Summary:

The Davidson County school district in Tennessee encompasses 159 schools, including 86 elementary schools, 37 middle schools, 33 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and features a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Martin Luther King Jr. School and Hume-Fogg High School, which rank among the top 5 schools in the state and demonstrate exceptional performance across metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness. Additionally, Valor Flagship Academy and Valor Voyager Academy are charter schools that also excel, ranking in the top 5% and top 1% of Tennessee high schools and middle schools, respectively.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While top-performing schools like Glendale Elementary and Percy Priest Elementary achieve 5-star ratings, many other schools struggle with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates. Addressing these systemic inequities will be crucial for ensuring all students in Davidson County have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 2601 Bransford AVE
Nashville, TN 37204

 (615) 259-4636

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 140 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 80,468

Primary Schools: 89
Middle Schools: 37
High Schools: 33
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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