Nashville High School

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Nashville High School ranks 131 st of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nashville High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Nashville, Arkansas, with 465 students enrolled. The school is part of the Nashville School District, which is ranked 112 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Nashville High School performs better than the state average in English Language Arts and Reading proficiency, it struggles in Mathematics and Geometry, with proficiency rates significantly below the state average. The school also lags behind in Science and Biology. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.54% to 72.97%, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantage. However, the school's spending per student, at $11,544, is higher than nearby schools like Blevins High School ($10,457) and Dierks High School ($10,964), and its student-teacher ratio has been lower than nearby schools, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

Compared to other nearby high schools, such as Murfreesboro High School, which outperforms Nashville High School in most subject areas, and Mineral Springs High School, which has significantly lower proficiency rates across all subject areas, Nashville High School's performance has been inconsistent over time, ranging from 88th out of 264 high schools in 2016-2017 to 209th out of 268 high schools in 2013-2014. The school's administration and faculty should focus on strengthening its math and science curricula and addressing the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students to improve overall student achievement.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852

(870) 845-3261

District: Nashville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,544

Feeder schools for Nashville High School:

Elementary:	Nashville Primary School
Middle:	Nashville Elementary School
	Nashville Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

Hispanic:

28.8%

African American:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nashville High School ranks better than 57% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Nashville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), Hispanic (28.8%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nashville High School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Nashville High School employs 39.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nashville High School is $11,544.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nashville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Nashville High School 131^st of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Nashville High School in the ranking list.)

Nashville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashville School District 112^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nashville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	59.96	54^th	232	76.7%
2007	26.44	203^rd	258	21.3%
2008	70.50	34^th	256	86.7%
2009	50.48	124^th	261	52.5%
2010	40.44	170^th	262	35.1%
2011	27.56	215^th	266	19.2%
2012	29.67	212^th	266	20.3%
2013	25.89	217^th	271	19.9%
2014	30.99	209^th	268	22.0%
2015	39.87	149^th	267	44.2%
2016	36.44	190^th	269	29.4%
2017	61.43	88^th	264	66.7%
2018	40.60	174^th	263	33.8%
2019	55.23	124^th	282	56.0%
2021	52.32	133^rd	290	54.1%
2022	39.86	181^st	282	35.8%
2023	50.11	145^th	295	50.8%
2024	52.06	131^st	305	57.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Nashville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	267	84	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	357
1989	277	94	4	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	380
1990	267	93	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	366
1991	255	97	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	360
1992	249	89	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1993	266	99	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	369
1994	290	103	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	398
1995	249	116	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	377
1996	249	116	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	377
1997	238	112	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	359
1998	263	122	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	393
1999	275	127	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	414
2000	250	138	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	401
2001	253	129	7	9	1	n/a	n/a	399
2002	263	98	9	15	0	n/a	n/a	385
2003	263	98	9	15	0	n/a	n/a	385
2004	295	87	4	23	1	n/a	n/a	410
2005	301	91	5	21	1	n/a	n/a	419
2006	276	103	3	29	2	n/a	n/a	413
2007	251	108	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	390
2008	257	95	7	37	0	n/a	n/a	396
2009	262	85	6	37	1	n/a	n/a	391
2010	264	81	9	48	1	0	0	403
2011	269	96	6	62	1	1	1	436
2012	270	86	7	70	0	0	1	434
2013	269	98	5	56	0	1	4	433
2014	237	90	3	58	1	0	6	395
2015	238	94	4	67	2	0	6	411
2016	220	99	3	83	1	0	3	409
2017	231	91	1	74	2	0	6	405
2018	192	92	2	92	2	0	5	385
2019	211	89	1	92	2	0	9	404
2020	212	88	1	98	2	0	13	414
2021	235	94	0	97	2	0	15	443
2022	217	83	0	125	1	0	18	444
2023	230	91	0	134	0	1	9	465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nashville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	357	19.4	18.4	n/a
1989	380	25.0	15.2	n/a
1990	366	29.0	12.6	19.7
1991	360	20.5	17.5	21.9
1992	343	21.0	16.3	23.3
1993	369	21.0	17.6	22.2
1994	398	21.9	18.2	22.1
1995	377	26.3	14.3	24.1
1996	377	26.3	14.3	24.1
1997	359	25.0	14.4	32
1998	393	25.0	15.7	25.7
1999	414	13.4	30.9	32.4
2000	401	27.0	14.9	37.2
2001	399	26.0	15.3	33.6
2002	385	24.0	16.0	42.3
2003	385	24.0	16.0	42.3
2004	410	26.0	15.8	33.9
2005	419	28.0	15.0	42.5
2006	413	35.0	11.8	43.3
2007	390	43.0	9.1	54.1
2008	396	44.0	9.0	50.3
2009	391	48.0	8.1	47.3
2010	403	44.7	8.7	57.6
2011	436	35.6	12.2	57.3
2012	434	36.5	11.8	53
2013	433	37.1	11.6	59.1
2014	395	37.0	10.6	52.2
2015	411	38.0	10.8	62.8
2016	409	37.0	11.0	63.8
2017	405	35.2	11.4	37.3
2018	385	33.7	11.4	45.2
2019	404	47.2	8.5	70
2020	414	41.0	10.0	70.3
2021	443	49.7	8.9	71.3
2022	444	41.2	10.7	73
2023	465	39.4	11.7	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nashville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	357	19.4	18.4	n/a
1989	380	25.0	15.2	n/a
1990	366	29.0	12.6	19.7
1991	360	20.5	17.5	21.9
1992	343	21.0	16.3	23.3
1993	369	21.0	17.6	22.2
1994	398	21.9	18.2	22.1
1995	377	26.3	14.3	24.1
1996	377	26.3	14.3	24.1
1997	359	25.0	14.4	32
1998	393	25.0	15.7	25.7
1999	414	13.4	30.9	32.4
2000	401	27.0	14.9	37.2
2001	399	26.0	15.3	33.6
2002	385	24.0	16.0	42.3
2003	385	24.0	16.0	42.3
2004	410	26.0	15.8	33.9
2005	419	28.0	15.0	42.5
2006	413	35.0	11.8	43.3
2007	390	43.0	9.1	54.1
2008	396	44.0	9.0	50.3
2009	391	48.0	8.1	47.3
2010	403	44.7	8.7	57.6
2011	436	35.6	12.2	57.3
2012	434	36.5	11.8	53
2013	433	37.1	11.6	59.1
2014	395	37.0	10.6	52.2
2015	411	38.0	10.8	62.8
2016	409	37.0	11.0	63.8
2017	405	35.2	11.4	37.3
2018	385	33.7	11.4	45.2
2019	404	47.2	8.5	70
2020	414	41.0	10.0	70.3
2021	443	49.7	8.9	71.3
2022	444	41.2	10.7	73
2023	465	39.4	11.7	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nashville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$790 (6.8%)	$10,755 (93.2%)	$11,544

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nashville High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 145^th of 295 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Nashville High School)	64.7	56.8	7.9%
10th Grade English (Nashville School District)	64.7	56.8	7.9%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Nashville High School)	35.3	15.4	19.9%
10th Grade Math (Nashville School District)	35.3	15.4	19.9%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Nashville High School)	34.7	23.5	11.2%
10th Grade Science (Nashville School District)	34.7	23.5	11.2%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Nashville High School)	38	35.2	2.8%
10th Grade Reading (Nashville School District)	38	35.2	2.8%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nashville High School)	12.7	12.9	0.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nashville School District)	12.7	12.9	0.2%
11th Grade English (Nashville High School)	44.5	40	4.5%
11th Grade English (Nashville School District)	44.5	40	4.5%
11th Grade Reading (Nashville High School)	20.9	22.1	1.2%
11th Grade Reading (Nashville School District)	20.9	22.1	1.2%
11th Grade Science (Nashville High School)	11.8	15	3.2%
11th Grade Science (Nashville School District)	11.8	15	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	404	465	15.1%
African American	89	91	2.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	92	134	45.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	211	230	9%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	70.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Nashville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nashville High School	Public	10-12	1301 Mt Pleasant Dr	Nashville	71852	Howard County	Nashville School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 845-3261	465	39	11.7	70.5%	230 (49.5%)	91 (19.6%)	134 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	52.1	131^st of 305 public high schools	57.0%		50.1	145^th of 295 public high schools	50.8%	14				35.2	35.2				34.5	34.5								6.3	0.0	6.3					26.7	0.0	26.6	$11,544	$790	$10,755
Mineral Springs High School	Public	7-12	130 West McCrary Street	Mineral Springs	71851	Howard County	Mineral Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 287-4747	171	36	4.7	100.0%	26 (15.2%)	124 (72.5%)	17 (9.9%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	19.7	266^th of 305 public high schools	12.8%		11.3	272^nd of 295 public high schools	7.8%	6	17.2	19.2	25.0	3.3	16.2	17.2	23.0	25.0	3.3	17.0	5.7		4.0	9.1	0.0	3.4	8.3	4.3		5.8	22.9	11.5	18.0	40.0	4.5		15.6	$21,049	$1,481	$19,567
Murfreesboro High School	Public	7-12	605 Third Ave	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 285-2184	297	39	7.6	70.7%	245 (82.5%)	16 (5.4%)	21 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	71.4	58^th of 305 public high schools	81.0%		63	97^th of 295 public high schools	67.1%	39	28.2	31.9	44.7	40.0	37.0	28.2	33.3	41.8	43.5	37.2	41.3	23.1	33.0		13.1	14.5	65.0	8.8		29.6	23.9	21.3	22.6		36.9		36.9	$10,792	$858	$9,933
Dierks High School	Public	7-12	900 Old Hwy 70 W	Dierks	71833	Howard County	Dierks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 286-3234	235	54	4.3	73.6%	213 (90.6%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	41.7	181^st of 305 public high schools	40.7%		44.1	171^st of 295 public high schools	42.0%	10	39.1	31.9	28.2	30.0	32.6	32.6	36.1	17.9	35.0	30.8	45.6	12.9	32.5	43.8	16.7	25.0	30.0	0.0	0.0	8.3	32.6	29.8	31.2	32.4	33.3		32.5	$10,964	$958	$10,006
Blevins High School	Public	7-12	5954 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2281	195	18	10.6	81.0%	129 (66.2%)	34 (17.4%)	22 (11.3%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	36.5	201^st of 305 public high schools	34.1%		48	155^th of 295 public high schools	47.5%	46	2.9	13.3	27.3	27.8	17.9	2.9	16.6	27.3	27.8	18.6	14.3	13.4	13.9		11.8	11.8	6.7	0.0		2.4	20.0	10.0	15.4	61.6	17.2		31.0	$10,457	$1,325	$9,132

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville High School

How many students attend Nashville High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Nashville High School.

Is Nashville High School a good school?

Nashville High School ranks 131^st of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Nashville High School?

Nashville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nashville Primary School
Middle : Nashville Elementary School
Middle : Nashville Junior High School

What district is Nashville High School in?

Nashville School District

What is the racial makeup of Nashville High School?

Students at Nashville High School are 49% White, 29% Hispanic, 20% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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