McGavock High

McGavock High, a big secondary school in Nashville, Tennessee, run under Davidson County, educates 1,844 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 145% larger than the typical public school in Tennessee, which averages around 754 students.

Across the 160 schools in Davidson County (81,532 students total), McGavock High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, McGavock High records that the most-represented group is Black (35%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 30% Hispanic, 27% White, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 25% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Davidson County put median household income runs about $77,853, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. McGavock High is one of 177 public schools in Davidson County (combined enrollment of about 86,005 students).

Two Rivers Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

McGavock High operates from an urban location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 24%: 2,417 students in 2018 compared to 1,844 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 41% to 27%.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.