Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, Lead Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lead Academy's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lead Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Hispanic
63%
16%
Black
30%
20%
White
6%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Academy's ranking?
Lead Academy is ranked #1549 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Academy?
The graduation rate of Lead Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lead Academy?
487 students attend Lead Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lead Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lead Academy offer ?
Lead Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead Academy part of?
Lead Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lead Academy located?
Lead Academy is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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