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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Nashville at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Davidson County
80,651 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 179 schools -
Achievement School District
5,966 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools -
Tn School For Deaf
144 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
Tn School For Blind
127 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Nashville
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 27, 2025
Worst school experience a kid could ask for. Please don’t send your kid here unless you want your kid to be bullied by both staff and classmates.
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Nashville Christian School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2025
I’ve had a good experience with Tusculum. The principle is very motivated and they believe in actually giving the kids the very best education for that I’m grateful, however there are some teachers... More
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Tusculum Elementary School
Current student
July 25, 2025
I’m a current student at Father Ryan and I feel so depressed here. They always say their motto is “known and loved” but I literally feel the exact opposite. The school is pretty big and I’ve had a... More
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Father Ryan High School