Davidson County Schools & Education
Davidson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,324
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#88
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Davidson County
Measured School Summary
Davidson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 78.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,324 per pupil, Davidson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 15.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Davidson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
169 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #88 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
78.1%
15.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,324
$1,109 above the state average
School coverage
169
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Davidson County has 169 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Davidson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Davidson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 161 of 169 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#88
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Davidson County
Elementary to high school visible
80,651 students
161 listed schools in this county slice.
Tennessee School for Blind
Other grade structure
127 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Davidson County is the largest listed district slice, with 161 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Davidson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Davidson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Comparison context
Compare Davidson County With Nearby School Markets
Davidson County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.
Nashville area
Davidson County vs Williamson County vs Rutherford County Schools
This comparison is built for families weighing Nashville proper against high-growth suburban county choices.
Compared with
Williamson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN
Current leader
Williamson County, TN at 66/100
Graduation-rate leader: Williamson County, TN at 96.0%
Education Overview
About Schools in Davidson County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Tennessee's Vast Urban Education Network
Davidson County features a massive educational infrastructure with 169 total schools serving 83,331 students. This complex system includes 85 elementary, 40 middle, and 33 high schools, along with 11 specialized campuses. It is one of the state's most diverse and expansive school landscapes.
A Leader in Charter School Integration
Davidson County is the dominant district with 161 schools and over 80,000 students, though it is also home to the Tennessee School for the Blind. Charter schools play a major role here, with 32 schools representing nearly 19% of the total public school options. This provides families with a wide array of specialized educational pathways and alternative models.
Urban Campuses with Large-Scale Enrollments
The vast majority of schools—155 in total—are located in city settings, giving the district a true urban character. McGavock High is the county's largest school with 2,098 students, nearly quadruple the county's average school size of 502 students. Attending school here typically involves being part of a large, diverse campus with a wide range of extracurricular and academic programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
169
in Davidson County
Reported Enrollment
83,331
169 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
32
19% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Davidson County
Davidson County
GuideTennessee School for Blind
169 Public Schools in Davidson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 169 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGavock High | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37214City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,098 |
| Antioch High School | Profile | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,083 |
| John Overton High | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37220Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,016 |
| Cane Ridge High School | Profile | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,948 |
| Hunters Lane High | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37207Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,466 |
| Valor Flagship Academy | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37211City: Large | 5–12 | Charter | 1,400 |
| Hillsboro High | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37215City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,227 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37203City: Large | 7–12 | High | 1,211 |
| Glencliff High School | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37211City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,177 |
| Hillwood High | Profile | Davidson County | Nashville, 37205City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,123 |
| Hume - Fogg High | Record | Davidson County | Nashville, 37203City: Large | 9–12 | High | 898 |
| Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School | Record | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013City: Large | 5–12 | Charter | 867 |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Record | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013City: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 827 |
| LEAD Southeast | Record | Davidson County | Nashville, 37211City: Large | 5–12 | Charter | 825 |
| Stratford STEM Magnet School | Record | Davidson County | Nashville, 37216City: Large | 6–12 | High | 787 |
| Cole Elementary | Record | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 786 |
| East End Preparatory School | Record | Davidson County | Nashville, 37216City: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 756 |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle | Record | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013City: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 753 |
| Una Elementary | Record | Davidson County | Nashville, 37214City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 749 |
| Cane Ridge Elementary | Record | Davidson County | Antioch, 37013City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 744 |
McGavock High
Davidson County
Nashville, 37214 / City: Large
Antioch High School
Davidson County
Antioch, 37013 / City: Large
John Overton High
Davidson County
Nashville, 37220 / Suburb: Large
Cane Ridge High School
Davidson County
Antioch, 37013 / Rural: Fringe
Hunters Lane High
Davidson County
Nashville, 37207 / Rural: Fringe
Valor Flagship Academy
Davidson County
Nashville, 37211 / City: Large
Hillsboro High
Davidson County
Nashville, 37215 / City: Large
Martin Luther King Jr School
Davidson County
Nashville, 37203 / City: Large
Glencliff High School
Davidson County
Nashville, 37211 / City: Large
Hillwood High
Davidson County
Nashville, 37205 / City: Large
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Davidson County
Antioch, 37013 / City: Large
East End Preparatory School
Davidson County
Nashville, 37216 / City: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,324
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Davidson County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Davidson County, Tennessee?
Davidson County features a massive educational infrastructure with 169 total schools serving 83,331 students. This complex system includes 85 elementary, 40 middle, and 33 high schools, along with 11 specialized campuses. It is one of the state's most diverse and expansive school landscapes.
What are the major school districts in Davidson County, Tennessee?
Davidson County is the dominant district with 161 schools and over 80,000 students, though it is also home to the Tennessee School for the Blind. Charter schools play a major role here, with 32 schools representing nearly 19% of the total public school options. This provides families with a wide array of specialized educational pathways and alternative models.
What is the school experience like in Davidson County?
The vast majority of schools—155 in total—are located in city settings, giving the district a true urban character. McGavock High is the county's largest school with 2,098 students, nearly quadruple the county's average school size of 502 students. Attending school here typically involves being part of a large, diverse campus with a wide range of extracurricular and academic programs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.