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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nashville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 19,854 students in Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashville, TN are Hume - Fogg High School, Martin Luther King Jr School and Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Nashville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hume - Fogg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Nashville, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,280 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-12 | 1,402 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Nashville School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3812 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
John Overton High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 Franklin Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,942 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Lead Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 338-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 833 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nashville Big Picture High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Rural Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Republic High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Gr: 4-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 1st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 327-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Mcgavock High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3150 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Hunters Lane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Hunters Ln
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,414 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
East Nashville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6947
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Stratford Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Gr: 6-12 | 810 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Glencliff High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5070
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Maplewood High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Walton Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pearl-cohn High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
904 26th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Gr: 5-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
James Lawson High School
8001 Highway 70s
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 259-4636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions At Bass
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
W. A. Bass Adult Program
5300 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashville, TN include Hume - Fogg High School, Martin Luther King Jr School and Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nashville?
31 public high schools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Nashville are often viewed compared to one another?

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