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#131 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 46% of private schools

Wayne Academy Davidson County

High School

3981 STEWARTS LN, Nashville, TN 37218

Private

Enrollment

49

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

8th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#131 of 284

In Nashville

#25 of 39

public schools

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Wayne Academy Davidson County

6.5/10

High School in Nashville · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Cumberland Elementary

3.3/10

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6.7/10

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About Wayne Academy Davidson County

Wayne Academy Davidson County is a private high school in Nashville, TN. Wayne Academy Davidson County serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Wayne Academy Davidson County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it compares0.8 pts above TN schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • TN avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

At 49 students, Wayne Academy Davidson County is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Wayne Academy Davidson County is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Wayne Academy Davidson County compares to 65 public schools serving similar grades in Nashville, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
49
This School
vs
501
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 38.8% vs 0%
White 32.7% vs 0%
Black 14.3% vs 0%
Asian 8.2% vs 0%
Wayne Academy Davidson County Nashville Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Wayne Academy Davidson County (this school) 6.5
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts 6.7
Nashville Prep 1.6
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center 5.9
Transitions at Bass
W. A. Bass Adult Program
The Academy at Old Cockrill 7.6
John Early Middle 4.8
Moses McKissack Middle 3.3
MNPS Virtual School 6.8
Pearl-Cohn High 4.1
Nashville Big Picture High School 6.7
Haynes Middle 2.9
KIPP Nashville College Prep 4.0
Head Middle 7.3
Martin Luther King Jr School 8.4
Early College High School 7.7
Brick Church: A LEAD Public School 3.2
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School 6.1
KIPP Academy Nashville 4.6
West End Middle 7.0

Showing 20 of 65 schools. View all schools in Nashville

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,430
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 71%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Enrollment 49
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 38.8%
White 32.7%
Black 14.3%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 6.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3981 STEWARTS LN, Nashville, TN 37218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wayne Academy Davidson County may also want to explore other high schools in the area. The Academy at Old Cockrill (rated 7.6/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Nashville Big Picture High School (rated 6.7/10, 4.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center (rated 5.9/10, 3.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Cumberland Elementary Nashville 0.8 mi 3.3
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Nashville 1.5 mi 6.7
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux Nashville 1.8 mi 3.9
Nashville Prep Nashville 2.7 mi 1.6
ST PIUS X CLASSICAL ACADEMY Nashville 2.3 mi 8.1
CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL Nashville 2.7 mi
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center Nashville 3.3 mi 5.9
Transitions at Bass Nashville 3.3 mi
W. A. Bass Adult Program Nashville 3.3 mi
Cockrill Elementary Nashville 3.3 mi 4.3
The Academy at Old Cockrill Nashville 3.3 mi 7.6
SCHRADER LANE CHILD CARE CENTER Nashville 3.0 mi
ST ANN SCHOOL Nashville 3.5 mi 8.1
Moses McKissack Middle Nashville 3.3 mi 3.3
MNPS Virtual School Nashville 3.6 mi 6.8
Charlotte Park Elementary Nashville 3.6 mi 5.3
Hull-Jackson Elementary Nashville 3.2 mi 6.5
Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville 3.4 mi 5.8
Nashville Big Picture High School Nashville 4.0 mi 6.7
John Early Middle Nashville 3.3 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,073

Median Home Value

$295,400

Median Rent

$1,368/mo

Population

15,284

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Median Age

39.7

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CEDAR GROVE SCHOOL Murfreesboro, TN 6.3
Sumner County Middle College High School Gallatin, TN 6.3
MEMPHIS RECOVERY CENTER Memphis, TN 6.8
HERITAGE ACADEMY Monterey, TN 7.0
Jefferson Virtual Academy Strawberry Plains, TN 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wayne Academy Davidson County

What grades does Wayne Academy Davidson County serve?

Wayne Academy Davidson County serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Wayne Academy Davidson County?

Wayne Academy Davidson County has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Academy Davidson County?

The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Academy Davidson County is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wayne Academy Davidson County rank in TN?

Wayne Academy Davidson County ranks #131 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Wayne Academy Davidson County's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayne Academy Davidson County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Wayne Academy Davidson County a private school?

Yes, Wayne Academy Davidson County is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Wayne Academy Davidson County a religious school?

No, Wayne Academy Davidson County is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
20 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
49
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
220 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County

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