Very Good
#208 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 20% in state
Nashville High School
High School · Nashville School District · Nashville, AR
A high school in Nashville, AR serving grades 10th – 12th.
1301 MT PLEASANT DR, Nashville, AR 71852
- Math 7% vs AR 14% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nashville High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nashville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,643/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,971
Median home value
$157,200
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Nashville School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nashville High School is listed in NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nashville High School
Nashville High School is a public high school in Nashville, AR, part of Nashville School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades 10th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nashville High School
What grades does Nashville High School serve?
Nashville High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Nashville High School?
Nashville High School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashville High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nashville High School rank in AR?
Nashville High School ranks #208 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Nashville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nashville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nashville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashville High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nashville High School a charter school?
No, Nashville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nashville High School a Title I school?
No, Nashville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nashville High School?
99.4% of students at Nashville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (870) 845-3261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 71852)
- 10,088
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71852; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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