Hillsboro High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nashville, Tennessee 37215 · Davidson County
#262 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#16680 of 16,910 nationally
About Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High is a public high located in Nashville, in the Davidson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,224 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 262nd of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (11th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,224.
There are 121 schools in Nashville; Hillsboro High ranks 62nd of 100 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)13%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillsboro High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 13%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillsboro High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Trotwood Moore Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students · 1.5 km away
Julia Green Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students · 2.0 km away
Glendale Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 2.7 km away
West End Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
327 students · 3.1 km away
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students · 3.2 km away
Eakin Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students · 3.3 km away
Susan Gray School
Nashville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 4.3 km away
Carter-Lawrence Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students · 4.8 km away
John Overton High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,942 students · 4.8 km away
Rose Park Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Magnet School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,222 students
Maryville High School
Maryville · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,231 students
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,233 students
Halls High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,236 students
Kenwood High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,238 students
Powell High School
Powell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsboro High a good school?
Hillsboro High has a Success Index (US) of 8.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #262 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillsboro High rank in Tennessee?
Hillsboro High ranks #262 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #16680 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillsboro High?
Hillsboro High had 1,224 students in 2025.
Is Hillsboro High a elementary school or a high school?
Hillsboro High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillsboro High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillsboro High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.