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#823 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 46% in state
Lead Southeast
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County charter high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
531 Metroplex DR, Nashville, TN 37211
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lead Southeast score 36% 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 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lead Southeast 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencliff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
| Valor Flagship AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 5–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,403 | Compare → |
| Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #57 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
Lead Southeast is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lead Southeast
Lead Southeast is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 850 students in grades 5th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lead Southeast
What grades does Lead Southeast serve?
Lead Southeast serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Lead Southeast?
Lead Southeast has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Southeast?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead Southeast is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lead Southeast rank in TN?
Lead Southeast ranks #823 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lead Southeast's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead Southeast has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lead Southeast?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead Southeast has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Lead Southeast a charter school?
Yes, Lead Southeast is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lead Southeast a Title I school?
No, Lead Southeast is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (615) 338-9672
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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