Davidson County

District Overview
Headquartered at 2601 Bransford Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee, the Davidson County school district serves a dynamic, large-city setting as an open, traditional public school system. Encompassing 162 operational schools, the district provides a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a total enrollment of 81,021 students—comprising 39,401 female and 41,620 male learners—the system stands as one of the region's largest educational networks, providing widespread access to early childhood education, foundational primary schooling, and comprehensive secondary programs across the metropolitan area.

The district reflects the rich multicultural fabric of its urban environment, supporting a highly diverse student population that includes 28,199 Hispanic students, 28,143 Black students, 18,855 White students, 2,998 students of two or more races, and 2,599 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander learners. From a staffing context, researchers and administrators analyzing this snapshot will note that full-time equivalent figures for instructional teachers, aides, and support staff are unrecorded in this dataset cycle, pointing to a data collection omission that can be cross-referenced with local reporting. Families and researchers seeking to learn more about specific school offerings, enrollment procedures, or administrative updates can connect with the district online at www.mnps.org or contact their central office directly at (615) 259-4636.
162
Total Schools
81,021
Total Students
4,975.4
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davidson County
Demographic Student Count
White18,855
Hispanic28,199
Black28,143
Asian2,599
Two or More2,998
American Indian138
Pacific Islander89
  • Hispanic
    28,199 (34.8%)
  • Black
    28,143 (34.7%)
  • White
    18,855 (23.3%)
  • Two or More
    2,998 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    2,599 (3.2%)
  • American Indian
    138 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    89 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Davidson County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary82
Middle38
High34
Other13
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:30 Charter Schools
Number of schools:162
Students:81,021*
Teachers (FTE):4,975.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Davidson County
Found 167 Schools
Charter School 388 Students
Charter School 487 Students
Charter School 529 Students
Charter School 833 Students