For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,150 students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Donelson is Mcgavock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Academy At Opry Mills, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgavock High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
437 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN include Mcgavock High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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