Excellent
#318 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 18% in state
Hume - Fogg High
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
- Math 90% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hume - Fogg High score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hume - Fogg High 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,671
Median home value
$519,600
Median rent
$1,881/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37203; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 5–12 | 0.7 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King JR SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,219 | Compare → |
| Lead AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Hermitage HallPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #16 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
Hume - Fogg High is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hume - Fogg High
Hume - Fogg High is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 893 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hume - Fogg High
What grades does Hume - Fogg High serve?
Hume - Fogg High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hume - Fogg High?
Hume - Fogg High has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hume - Fogg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hume - Fogg High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hume - Fogg High rank in TN?
Hume - Fogg High ranks #318 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hume - Fogg High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hume - Fogg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hume - Fogg High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hume - Fogg High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hume - Fogg High a charter school?
No, Hume - Fogg High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hume - Fogg High a Title I school?
No, Hume - Fogg High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 893
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (615) 291-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 37203)
- 20,234
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37203; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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