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Davidson County

Tennessee · Public K-12

177 public K-12 schools, roughly 86,005 students, one county, 715,388 residents. That is Davidson County, Tennessee on the numbers. By level, that breaks down as 94 elementary, 44 middle, and 34 high schools.

7-year change in Davidson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
84,879
-802 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
170
+5 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 29%
% Hispanic
35%
was 25%
% Black
35%
was 40%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
715,388
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
177
5 districts
Enrollment
86,005
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,853
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below Tennessee avg
Elementary
94
43,365 students
Middle
44
16,340 students
High
34
25,533 students
Combined / other
5
767 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Davidson County Public Schools
81,532 students · 5 districts in Davidson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Davidson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
55%
Hispanic
14%
Black
25%
Asian
4%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
23%
Hispanic
35%
Black
35%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
48.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
35
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Davidson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 148 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Wright Middle· 7.3%
  2. Maplewood High· 7.7%
  3. Apollo Middle· 8.2%
  4. East Nashville Middle· 8.5%
  5. Hattie Cotton Elementary· 8.7%

See all 148 schools in Davidson County ranked by score →

All schools (177)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
KIPP Nashville College Prep ElementaryNashvilleElementaryKG-04407·
KA @ The CrossingsAntiochHigh05-12400·
Warner ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05394·
KIPP Academy NashvilleNashvilleMiddle05-08388·
DuPont Hadley MiddleOld HickoryMiddle06-08385·
DuPont Tyler MiddleHermitageMiddle06-08377·
KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary SchoolNashvilleElementaryKG-04376·
Jere Baxter MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08369·
Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public SchoolMadisonMiddle05-08367·
KIPP Nashville College PrepNashvilleMiddle05-08363·
Madison MiddleMadisonMiddle06-08360·
Lockeland ElementaryNashvilleElementaryKG-05347·
Bellshire ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05346·
Old Center ElementaryGoodlettsvilleElementaryPK-05345·
Rose Park MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08345·
Head MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08342·
DuPont ElementaryOld HickoryElementaryPK-05331·
Shwab ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05329·
West End MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08327·
McGavock ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05324·
Smithson Craighead AcademyMadisonElementaryKG-05319·
Gateway ElementaryMadisonElementaryPK-05317·
Hull-Jackson ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05312·
Park Avenue ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05309·
W. A. Bass Adult ProgramNashvilleHigh09-12309·
Margaret Allen MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08306·
Hermitage ElementaryHermitageElementaryPK-05291·
LEAD Neely's BendNashvilleMiddle05-08291·
Cockrill ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05286·
Pennington ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05286·
Aventura Community SchoolsNashvilleElementaryKG-08284·
Two Rivers MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08281·
Robert Churchwell ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05280·
Fall-Hamilton ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05273·
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the ArtsNashvilleMiddle06-08269·
Isaac Litton MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08264·
Napier ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05260·
KIPP Antioch Global High SchoolNashvilleHigh09-12257·
Jones ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05251·
Brick Church: A LEAD Public SchoolNashvilleMiddle05-08249·
Joelton ElementaryJoeltonElementaryPK-05248·
Inglewood ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05246·
Ida B. Wells ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05241·
Liberty Collegiate AcademyNashvilleMiddle05-08241·
Haynes MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08234·
Carter-Lawrence ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05227·
Hattie Cotton ElementaryNashvilleElementaryPK-05221·
Ross Early Learning CenterNashvilleElementaryPK-PK202·
Strive Collegiate AcademyNashvilleMiddle06-08195·
Tennessee Nature AcademyNashvilleMiddle05-07195·
East Nashville MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08191·
Nashville PrepNashvilleMiddle05-08187·
Early College High SchoolNashvilleHigh09-12174·
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at BordeauxNashvilleElementaryPK-PK151·
John Early MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08136·
Cambridge Early Learning CenterAntiochElementaryPK-PK132·
MNPS Virtual SchoolNashvilleCombined04-12131·
Nashville Big Picture High SchoolNashvilleHigh09-12125·
Moses McKissack MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08114·
KIPP Antioch Global Middle SchoolAntiochMiddle05-06113·
Brick Church Middle SchoolNashvilleMiddle06-08103·
Tenn School For BlindNashvilleCombinedPK-12100·
Nashville Classical WestNashvilleElementaryKG-0198·
Casa Azafran Early Learning CenterNashvilleElementaryPK-PK83·
Cora Howe SchoolNashvilleCombinedKG-1278·
Johnson Alternative Learning CenterNashvilleHigh05-1274·
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning CenterNashvilleHigh09-1268·
The Academy at Hickory HollowAntiochHigh11-1240·
The Academy at Opry MillsNashvilleHigh09-1232·
Murrell at Glenn SchoolNashvilleElementaryKG-0830·
Tennessee School for the Deaf NashvilleNashvilleElementaryPK-0525·
The Academy at Old CockrillNashvilleHigh09-1224·
Transitions at BassNashvilleHigh09-1218·
Martha O' Bryan CenterNashvilleElementaryPK-PK0·
Susan Gray SchoolNashvilleElementaryPK-PK0·
Wayne Reed Child Care CenterNashvilleElementaryPK-PK0·
Hillwood HighNashvilleCombinedM-M··

Cities in Davidson County

Nashville131 schoolsAntioch23 schoolsMadison8 schoolsHermitage5 schoolsGoodlettsville3 schoolsOld Hickory3 schoolsWhites Creek2 schoolsBrentwood1 schoolJoelton1 school

About Davidson County

In Tennessee, Davidson County is a population-heavy county of about 715,388 residents. 177 public schools across the county teaches about 86,005 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $77,853, about 48% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 27% above the Tennessee median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Davidson County consists of 94 elementary schools (43,365 students), 44 middle schools (16,340), 34 high schools (25,533), and 5 combined or other schools.

Davidson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 81,532 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 84,879 students, stayed largely flat from the 85,681 reported in SY 2017-18. Davidson County now counts 170 public schools, up from 165 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 25% to 35% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Davidson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Davidson County?
Davidson County, Tennessee has 177 public K-12 schools serving approximately 86,005 students.
How many high schools are in Davidson County?
Davidson County, Tennessee has 34 public high schools, serving approximately 25,533 students.
How many middle schools are in Davidson County?
Davidson County, Tennessee has 44 public middle schools, serving approximately 16,340 students.
How many elementary schools are in Davidson County?
Davidson County, Tennessee has 94 public elementary schools, serving approximately 43,365 students.
What is the largest school district in Davidson County?
Davidson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Davidson County, serving approximately 81,532 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Davidson County?
Davidson County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 715,388, with a median age of 35. About 20.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Davidson County?
Median household income in Davidson County is $77,853, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Davidson County?
Approximately 48.4% of adults 25 and older in Davidson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Davidson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.3% of students in Davidson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Tennessee county average of -0.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Davidson County schools?
Across Davidson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 22.2 to 1.

Davidson County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data