For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 890 students in Nashville, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Nashville, AR are Nashville Junior High School and Nashville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Nashville, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nashville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Grades: 7-9
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Grades: 10-12
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nashville, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Nashville, AR include Nashville Junior High School and Nashville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nashville?
2 public high schools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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