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Ethnic/Racial Groups	This District	This State
White (non-hispanic)	25. 9%	62.3%
Black	38.3%	21.6%
Hispanic	31.8%	13.7%
Asian Or Pacific Islander	3.8%	2.1%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska	0.2%	0.3%

For this District	Per Student	Total	% of Total
Instructional Expenditures	$6,547	$560,344,636	48.7%
Support Expenditures
Student	$664	$56,830,432	4. 9%
Staff	$1,249	$106,899,412	9.3%
General Administration	$107	$9,157,916	0.8%
School Administration	$1,041	$89,097,108	7.7%
Operation	$943	$80,709,484	7.0%
Transportation	$512	$43,821,056	3.8%
Other	$500	$42,794,000	3.7%
Total Support	$5,017	$429,394,996	37.3%
Non-instructional Expenditures	$1,888	$161,590,144	14.0%
Total Expenditures	$13,452	$1,151,329,776	100.0%

For the State	Per Student	Total	% of Total
Instructional Expenditures	$6,076	$6,055,596,249	54. 1%
Support Expenditures
Student	$517	$514,989,071	4.6%
Staff	$637	$635,260,889	5.7%
General Administration	$212	$211,475,970	1.9%
School Administration	$644	$641,504,793	5.7%
Operation	$799	$796,124,112	7.1%
Transportation	$365	$364,043,741	3.3%
Other	$300	$299,115,221	2.7%
Total Support	$3,474	$3,462,481,329	30.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures	$1,675	$1,669,852,381	14.9%
Total Expenditures	$11,225	$11,187,895,551	100.0%

For the Nation	Per Student	Total	% of Total
Instructional Expenditures	$7,794	$384,567,026,223	49. 5%
Support Expenditures
Student	$841	$41,500,431,613	5.3%
Staff	$665	$32,787,987,253	4.2%
General Administration	$269	$13,273,339,703	1.7%
School Administration	$756	$37,281,585,830	4.8%
Operation	$1,191	$58,747,506,944	7.6%
Transportation	$504	$24,858,475,672	3.2%
Other	$491	$24,247,526,162	3.1%
Total Support	$4,716	$232,696,768,378	29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures	$3,247	$160,183,697,619	20.6%
Total Expenditures	$15,757	$777,446,989,564	100. 0%

Moving Guide: Best Schools in Nashville

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Nashville, TN, is known for many things. For instance, it’s the location of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Predators (NHL), Tennessee Titans (NFL), Ryman Auditorium, and Tennessee State University. It’s also known for its highly rated education system!

The city has 509 schools between public schools and private schools. That means that when it comes to finding a suitable school for your kiddos, you’re sure to have plenty of options. However, you might be wondering, “Where are the best schools in Nashville?”

Today, we’re going to chat about all you need to know. Let’s get started!

How do you find the best schools in Nashville?

If you plan to enroll your children in public school, it’s vital to move somewhere in the city where you could see yourself living in the long term. That’s because your general location can dictate which schools your kids can attend.

On the other hand, if you hope to put your kids in a private school, you may have more options to choose from. Here are some topics to consider when browsing for the best schools in Nashville:

• What is the school’s graduation rate?
• What are the proficiencies in math and English?
• What have other families’ experiences been at the school?

Now that you have those questions in mind, let’s chat more about the Nashville school systems.

How are public schools in Nashville?

The Tennessee Department of Education reports a high-school graduation rate of 88.7% for the 2020-2021 school year, which was slightly lower than the year before. In comparison, the Metro Nashville Public Schools had a graduation rate of 81.8% during that same time (with a 29% math proficiency and 26% reading proficiency).

While that graduation rate is behind the state average, many other school districts throughout the Music City are well past the state average. For instance, the graduation rate for Williamson County Schools was a whopping 96.2% in 2021. (The math proficiency is also higher–sitting at 71%–and the reading proficiency is 67%, according to Niche.)

Due to the sheer size of Nashville, you’ll find that there are several schools to consider. The schools on the outskirts of the city tend to score better in terms of education, teachers, safety, and graduation rates, so if you’re searching for the best public schools in Nashville, the suburbs should be on your list.

Top-rated public schools in Nashville

Below are some of the top elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the Music City:

Best Elementary Schools in Nashville:

• Jordan Elementary School
• Kenrose Elementary School
• Thompson’s Station Elementary School
• Clovercroft Elementary School
• Oak View Elementary School

Best Middle Schools in Nashville:

• Thompson’s Station Middle School
• Brentwood Middle School
• Sunset Middle School
• Freedom Intermediate School
• Grassland Middle School

Best High Schools in Nashville: 

• Ravenwood High School
• Brentwood High School
• Franklin High School
• Independence High School
• Centennial High School

What private schools are in Nashville?

Some of the best private schools in Nashville are:

• University School of Nashville (#1 private high school in Nashville, serves K-12)
• Montgomery Bell Academy (#2 top private high school in Nashville, serves grades 7-12)
• Harpeth Hall School (#3 on a list of the best private high schools in Nashville, serves grades 5-12)
• The Ensworth School (#4 Nashville private high school, serves K-12)
• Battle Ground Academy (#5 best private Nashville high school, serves K-12)

Still not seeing a private school near your home that you could see your kids going to? Here are some other private schools in Nashville:

• Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
• Davidson Academy
• St. Cecilia Academy 
• Father Ryan High School 
• Franklin Classical High School

What are suburban Nashville schools like?

Nashville schools generally score well in terms of education, teachers, clubs, and safety. Life in the suburbs comes with even better school ratings. (There is also a lower student-to-teacher ratio, which means that it’s easier for teachers to focus on individual students.)

Of the Franklin Special School District in the suburbs, one person says, “I’ve been in the Franklin Special School District for 7 years now. And it is AMAZING!!! This district offers the best education. Teachers and Staff are nice and they are always challenging you to do your best all the time.”

What suburbs have particularly good school systems?

As a parent who wants only the best for your child, the suburbs are a great place to look for quality education. However, they are not the only place to look. There are several schools throughout Nashville that could be a nice fit for your family. The key is to do some reading, check out other people’s reviews, and determine how close schools are to your home.

Of course, if you are eyeing the suburbs, it helps to have some guidance, so we’re here to help. Three suburbs that are rated the best when it comes to public schools in Nashville are Nolensville, Franklin, and Brentwood. Nolensville is a thriving suburb with roughly 9,221 residents. The city has a warm, small-town feel and great public schools, which make it a desirable location for families moving to Nashville from all over.

Franklin is also known for highly rated public schools. There are 80,675 people in this suburb, which residents have called “a beautiful, little Southern town overbrimming with charm and fun!” The public schools, family-friendliness, and diversity are all top of the line in this beautiful suburb.

As for Brentwood, this Nashville suburb is another top place for schools. There are 42,700 people in this eye-catching community, which offers great amenities for families and multiple top-rated schools.

One resident even says, “Brentwood is an amazing place and their school district is top notch. The education program there is very efficient and high! They prepare you well for your upcoming advanced studies.”

What are the best school districts in Nashville?

There are many great school districts in the Nashville area. These include:

Williamson County Schools

Coming up at the top of the list as the “#1 best school district in [the] Nashville Area” is Williamson County Schools, located in Franklin, TN. The school has As on nearly all counts and an A+ in academics. There are roughly 39,817 people going to school there, with a 71% math proficiency and 67% reading proficiency.

Wilson County School District

This is another great school district that prides itself on state-of-the-art academics, abundant clubs and activities, and great educators. Approximately 18,444 students attend that school district between grades PK and K-12. The math proficiency is 53%, and the reading proficiency is 47%.

Sumner County Schools

About 29,588 students attend Sumner County Schools, one of the top-rated districts in Nashville. This district excels in many areas, including helping get students ready for college. Roughly 55% of students are considered math-proficient, and 44% are proficient in reading.

Good luck with your school search

Nashville is known for having great schools with incredible teachers and high education ratings. Knowing the best schools in Nashville should make finding a good school for your kids easier than ever, and Bellhop is happy to help you move to the area. If you require moving services, you can trust us for long-distance moving, local moving, last-minute moving, apartment moving, and more.

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Why the shooting of three adults and three children in a Nashville school gained national resonance in the USA

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The murder of six people, including three children, in a small Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, caused a nationwide resonance and now has been a central topic in the local media for several days now. On the one hand, the incident is tragic, but, on the other hand, such attention to it looks amazing. Indeed, according to statistics from the Gun Violence Archive, this is the 131st case of shooting in the United States since the beginning of the year with four or more victims. In less than three months, almost 10 thousand Americans in the country, that is, on average, more than a hundred (!) Every day, died from the use of firearms. Among them are 401 children.

The attacker fired at a school in Nashville with an AR-15 assault rifle and also took a carbine with her. / Reuters

Such attention to the tragedy in Nashville is probably due to the fact that in this case there were all the chronic signs of such crimes that the US authorities cannot eradicate. One of the problems is that most of these killers buy their weapons legally, although it later turns out that they repeatedly threatened others or had mental problems.

The motive of 28-year-old attacker Audrey Hale is still under investigation, but according to the Nashville police, she was undergoing treatment for mental problems. In addition, Hale identified herself as a man on social networks, which is why the American media call her transgender, although there is not much emphasis on the gender aspect in this case.

Her troubled medical history did not prevent her from recently acquiring seven firearms, including the semi-automatic rifle, carbine and pistol used in the attack. Hale was also found to have a detailed plan to attack the school she previously attended. In addition, according to the head of the local police, John Drake, she planned attacks on other objects in the city, including a shopping center.

Medical history did not prevent Audrey Hale from legally acquiring seven firearms

But, as in other similar cases, the ubiquitous US intelligence agencies discovered all this after the fact, once again failing to prevent the shooting. Part of the problem is in the legislation, which in America in terms of weapons is mainly regulated at the state level and can differ markedly in different regions. When buying weapons in a store, you need to go through a check on the FBI databases, but this check is only on whether the potential buyer fell into the field of view of the special services. But often the FBI does not have access to data on whether an American has been treated by a psychiatrist. And in some states, for example, there are not even databases of gun owners.

Tennessee, by the way, is considered one of the most lenient in terms of gun control. For example, it is not one of the 19 states that have laws to confiscate firearms from mentally ill people. The local Republican governor, Bill Lee, has always advocated additional training for the police to respond to such situations, but has categorically refused to tighten gun laws. He motivated this approach by the fact that “whatever laws we write, criminals do not comply with the laws, but break them, we cannot control their actions.”

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Another school massacre in the USA by a transgender: six killed

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Another school massacre occurred in the United States. Police say the shooter who carried out the mass shooting at a Nashville school carefully planned the attack. As a result of the atrocity, three children and three adults were killed. Police killed the attacker, a 28-year-old former student. Meanwhile, US President Biden reiterates his call for meaningful gun control reform.

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Armed with two “assault-type” weapons and a pistol, a former student (or student, as the creature identified itself as transgender, according to police) killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville. The massacre was carried out after careful planning of the attack, drawing up a detailed map and monitoring the building, police said.

According to The Guardian, the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville is the latest in a series of mass shootings in a country that is increasingly nervous about bloodshed in schools.

Police officers shot and killed an attacker at a school attached to the Covenant Presbyterian Church in the capital of Tennessee.

Nashville police identified the dead children as Evelyn Dickhouse, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all nine years old. Also killed were 61-year-old substitute teacher Cynthia Pick, 60-year-old Katherine Koons and 61-year-old caretaker Mike Hill.

The website of the school, a Presbyterian institution founded in 2001, lists one Katherine Koons as head of the school. Her online LinkedIn profile states that she has been running the school since July 2016.

“Shooting at school where my dad, my uncle and my stepmother work, please pray right now,” local resident Megan Hill posted on social media around noon local time. Six hours later, she posted an update: “I’m just shocked and in disbelief. My heart is broken, I don’t understand why someone would need to shoot up a school with precious children.”

“My uncle died today in that shootout,” she wrote. “My mother’s brother, Lord, help me and my family, please pray for all my cousins.”

After lamenting the “heartbreaking” attack, Joe Biden reiterated his call for Congress to pass meaningful gun control reform, including a ban on assault weapons. “We must do more to stop the gun violence that is tearing our communities apart,” the US president said at the White House. “It rips the soul out of this nation.”

Nashville Police Chief John Drake said: “I was literally moved to tears seeing the children being taken out of the building.”

In 2020, firearms have overtaken car accidents as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States.

Rachel Dibble, who visited the church when the families were looking for their children, described the scene in such a way that everyone was in “total shock”.

“People were shivering involuntarily,” says Dibble, whose children attend another private school in Nashville. “Kids… started their morning in their cute little uniforms, they probably had some stupid buttonholes, and now their whole life has changed today. ”

Dr. Shamendar Talwar, a British social psychologist who works on a mental health project in Nashville, rushed to the church as soon as he heard the news of the shooting to offer help. He said he was one of several chaplains, psychologists, life coaches and clergy who provided support to families.

The shooter’s name was Audrey Elizabeth Hale, aged 28, who lived in Nashville. Police Chief Drake revealed that Hale was/was a former student at that school. He also said that the killer identified himself as transgender.

According to Drake, the way to get into the school was by shooting through the door, adding that maps of the school were drawn, including entry points, and he said, “We have a manifesto, some records that we’re going through.”

Hale “had no criminal record at all,” Drake said, adding that an automatic rifle and pistol were used in the attack, as well as a simple handgun. According to Drake, the police believe that the two guns were legally obtained.

Don Aaron, a police spokesman, said the first call about the shooting came at 10:13 am. The shooter, according to Aaron, “entered the lower floor. Shots rang out all over the floor before the shooter moved up to the upper level. And it was on the upper level where the shooter ran into the police and was killed.”

According to Aaron, the shooting took place in a “lobby area” and “not in the classroom itself”. The shooter was dead by 10:27 am.

Drake said that the school has an assault protocol. He said some of the children “evacuated to the forest belt” behind the school, while some went to the firehouse. After the shooting, the children were seen walking hand in hand and surrounded by police cars towards the nearby Woodmont Baptist Church to be reunited with their parents.

The shooting was just the latest such horrific event in the US, The Guardian emphasizes. Last May, 19 children and two teachers were killed at an elementary school in Uvalda, Texas. More recently, a six-year-old shot and killed his teacher in Virginia, and a high school student in Colorado shot and killed two administrators.

According to the K-12 School Shooting Database, at least 89 incidents of gun violence have been reported in the US this year in kindergartens, schools, or during school events.

The Nashville shooting was the 128th mass shooting in the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as one in which at least four people are injured or killed, not counting the attacker.

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