Best Old Hickory Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,209 students in Old Hickory, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 134 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Old Hickory, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Old Hickory, TN are Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Dupont Elementary School and Dupont Hadley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Hickory, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Old Hickory have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Old Hickory, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 9th St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Dupont Hadley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Old Hickory Blvd
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Old Hickory, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Old Hickory, TN include Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Dupont Elementary School and Dupont Hadley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Old Hickory?
3 public schools are located in Old Hickory.
What percentage of students in Old Hickory go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Old Hickory are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Old Hickory?
Old Hickory public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Old Hickory are often viewed compared to one another?

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