Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9–12 and located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Serving 885 students in grades 9-12, Hume - Fogg High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hume - Fogg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hume - Fogg High School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
48 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Hume - Fogg High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hume - Fogg High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1728 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
16%
20%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knightro The Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hume - Fogg High School's ranking?
Hume - Fogg High School is ranked #9 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hume - Fogg High School often compared to?
Hume - Fogg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hume - Fogg High School?
The graduation rate of Hume - Fogg High School is 99%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hume - Fogg High School?
885 students attend Hume - Fogg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hume - Fogg High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hume - Fogg High School offer ?
Hume - Fogg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hume - Fogg High School part of?
Hume - Fogg High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hume - Fogg High School located?
Hume - Fogg High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Hume fogg has extremely high standards, which I believe is best for me than to go to a public school. I am available to attend activities containing art or any extracurricular activities. The school is also good for an smart, advanced, and intelligent young lady like me. I am also able to get any credits I would need to attend this magnet school.
2 10/10/2025
Hume-Fogg, while a strong school, is hardly the 'be-all-and-end-all' of academic excellence it likes to present itself as. It's a good school for a certain 'type' of student: the type who equates grades with intelligence and for whom academics is life. It favors a classical education over creativity, and if you don't fit the mold you won't likely enjoy your time there. Or, your time there won't be very long, as the school will often 'strongly encourage' students to go elsewhere, even up to the second semester of senior year. The school also takes a very 'figure it out yourself' approach to math, with most math classes featuring the teacher writing the material on the board and the students copying it down. It also has a tendency to sweep its less flattering qualities under the rug, and the general atmosphere leans towards a "We're better then you," mentality. This is not to say that it is a bad school per se, and you do get opportunies there that are hard to find elsewhere (although not impossible), but it's certainly not for everyone, I would suggest thinking long and hard about whether or not it is the kind of atmosphere where you want to spend four years.
5 10/10/2025
It is amazing. Hume-Fogg is an awesome school. I figured this out when I heard a lot of their students give a review after they graduated. They said it is better than other high schools they''ve went to in the past. Such as Hunters Lane High and Mcgavock High. The teachers and students help each other out in Hume-Fogg. I give this school a 9.5 on a 1-10 scale of behavior and discipline.
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