For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,352 students in 37203, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 37203, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37203, TN are Hume - Fogg High School, Martin Luther King Jr School and Head Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37203, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37203, TN Public Schools (2026)
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 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,280 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37203, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37203, TN include Hume - Fogg High School, Martin Luther King Jr School and Head Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37203?
8 public schools are located in 37203.
What percentage of students in 37203 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 37203 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.