For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,214 students in Old Hickory, TN (there are , serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Old Hickory, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Old Hickory, TN are Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Dupont Elementary School and Dupont Hadley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Hickory, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Old Hickory have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Old Hickory, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 9th St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Dupont Hadley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Old Hickory Blvd
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7300
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Old Hickory, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Old Hickory, TN include Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Dupont Elementary School and Dupont Hadley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Old Hickory?
3 public schools are located in Old Hickory.
What percentage of students in Old Hickory go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Old Hickory are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Old Hickory?
Old Hickory public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Old Hickory are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Old Hickory include: Dupont Elementary School vs. Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Elementary School vs. Dupont Elementary School
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