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#263 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 15% in state

Nolensville High School

High School · Williamson County · Nolensville, TN

A Williamson County high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1600 Summerlyn DR, Nolensville, TN 37135

  • Math 65% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.8 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$11,899
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Nolensville High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Nolensville 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average264/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nolensville), 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

$146,028

Median home value

$629,100

Median rent

$2,217/mo

College educated

65.8%

Homeownership

94.1%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Williamson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brentwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,647Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available719Compare →
Franklin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–12Not available1,743Compare →
Ravenwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available1,950Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Williamson County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#32 of 50
District spending per student
$11,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nolensville High School is listed in Williamson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nolensville High School

Nolensville High School is a public high school in Nolensville, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 1,486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nolensville High School

What grades does Nolensville High School serve?

Nolensville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Nolensville High School?

Nolensville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolensville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nolensville High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nolensville High School rank in TN?

Nolensville High School ranks #263 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Nolensville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nolensville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Nolensville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nolensville High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Is Nolensville High School a charter school?

No, Nolensville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nolensville High School a Title I school?

No, Nolensville High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 37135)
23,231
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
38.8
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 37135; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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