For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 894 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Hume - Fogg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville, TN include Hume - Fogg High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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