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Glencliff High School
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 Antioch PIKE, Nashville, TN 37211
- Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 61.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glencliff High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Glencliff 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. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,936
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Lead SoutheastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 5–12 | 1.4 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Stem Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Valor Flagship AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 5–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #149 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glencliff High School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glencliff High School
Glencliff High School is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 1,077 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,762 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glencliff High School
What grades does Glencliff High School serve?
Glencliff High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glencliff High School?
Glencliff High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencliff High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencliff High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glencliff High School rank in TN?
Glencliff High School ranks #1,762 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Glencliff High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glencliff High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Glencliff High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glencliff High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glencliff High School a charter school?
No, Glencliff High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glencliff High School a Title I school?
No, Glencliff High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (615) 333-5070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 61.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37211)
- 77,117
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37211; 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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