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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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Current student
August 15, 2025
I can say many things about this school but I will only say 2. First, just last week (the first week of school) multiple 5th graders jumped a kindergartener because there was no bus monitor and the... More
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Nashville Classical
Teacher
August 14, 2025
Purpose Prep is more than the school where I teach—it’s a community that aligns deeply with my values, my purpose, and my passion for education. To me, Purpose Prep represents opportunity: the... More
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Purpose Prep
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 14, 2025
Purpose Prep Academy provides students with an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment. The school fosters strong character, instilling values including integrity, compassion, and... More
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Purpose Prep