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Davidson County

Tennessee · Public School District
159
Schools
80,013
Students
$17,219
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
84.2%
Graduation Rate
-2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Davidson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 80,013 students across 159 schools. It includes 80 elementary, 37 middle, 32 high schools, among them 24 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 84.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,219 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (159)
Elementary Schools80 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. Z. Kelley ElementaryPK–04709
Alex Green ElementaryPK–05424
Amqui ElementaryPK–05510
Andrew Jackson ElementaryPK–05480
Bellshire ElementaryPK–05402
Cane Ridge ElementaryPK–05744
Carter-Lawrence ElementaryPK–05186
Chadwell ElementaryPK–05401
Charlotte Park ElementaryPK–05510
Cockrill ElementaryPK–05275
Cole ElementaryPK–05786
Crieve Hall ElementaryKG–05459
Cumberland ElementaryKG–05438
Dan Mills ElementaryPK–05607
Dodson ElementaryPK–05423
DuPont ElementaryPK–05370
Eagle View Elementary SchoolPK–05681
Eakin ElementaryKG–05524
East End Preparatory SchoolCharterKG–08756
Explore Community SchoolCharterKG–07535
Fall-Hamilton ElementaryPK–05288
Gateway ElementaryPK–05275
Glencliff ElementaryPK–04526
Glendale ElementaryPK–04407
Glengarry ElementaryPK–04364
Glenview ElementaryPK–05608
Goodlettsville ElementaryPK–05389
Gower ElementaryPK–05603
Granbery ElementaryKG–04662
Harpeth Valley ElementaryPK–04607
Hattie Cotton ElementaryPK–05249
Haywood ElementaryPK–04575
Henry C. Maxwell ElementaryPK–04555
Hermitage ElementaryPK–05328
Hickman ElementaryPK–05438
Hull-Jackson ElementaryPK–05411
Ida B. Wells ElementaryPK–05218
Inglewood ElementaryPK–05247
J. E. Moss ElementaryPK–04664
Joelton ElementaryPK–05264
John B. Whitsitt ElementaryPK–05484
Jones ElementaryPK–05272
Julia Green ElementaryKG–04432
KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary SchoolCharterKG–04334
KIPP Nashville College Prep ElementaryCharterKG–04415
Lakeview ElementaryPK–04590
Lockeland ElementaryKG–05314
May Werthan Shayne Elementary SchoolPK–04735
McGavock ElementaryPK–05298
Mt. View ElementaryPK–04718
Murrell at Glenn SchoolKG–0832
Napier ElementaryPK–05310
Nashville ClassicalCharterKG–08529
Neely's Bend ElementaryPK–05368
Norman Binkley ElementaryPK–05668
Old Center ElementaryPK–05361
Paragon Mills ElementaryPK–04566
Park Avenue ElementaryPK–05349
Pennington ElementaryPK–05308
Percy Priest ElementaryKG–04451
Purpose PrepCharterKG–05393
Robert Churchwell ElementaryPK–05289
Rocketship Nashville Northeast ElementaryCharterKG–05499
Rocketship UnitedCharterKG–04491
Rosebank ElementaryPK–05411
Ruby Major ElementaryPK–05546
Shwab ElementaryPK–05337
Smith Springs Elementary SchoolPK–04718
Smithson Craighead AcademyCharterKG–05316
Stanford ElementaryPK–05434
Stratton ElementaryPK–05474
Sylvan Park ElementaryKG–05450
Thomas A. Edison ElementaryPK–04575
Tom Joy ElementaryPK–05456
Tulip Grove ElementaryPK–05529
Tusculum ElementaryPK–04664
Una ElementaryPK–05749
Warner ElementaryPK–05401
Waverly-Belmont Elementary SchoolKG–04481
Westmeade ElementaryKG–04364
Middle Schools37 schools
High Schools32 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,219+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
59%
State
26.4%
Local (property tax)
58.7%
Federal
14.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
159
Schools
80,013
Students
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.2%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,219 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 159 schools including 24 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Davidson County?
Davidson County has 159 public schools, serving a total of 80,013 students.
What is the graduation rate for Davidson County?
The graduation rate is 84.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Davidson County spend per student?
Davidson County spends $17,219 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Davidson County?
Yes — 24 of the 159 schools in Davidson County are charter schools.
What grade levels does Davidson County serve?
Davidson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Davidson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Davidson County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.