McGavock High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nashville, Tennessee 37214 · Davidson County
#303 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#16868 of 16,910 nationally
About McGavock High
McGavock 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 1,844 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 2.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 303rd of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (3th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,844.
There are 121 schools in Nashville; McGavock High ranks 85th of 100 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- 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 McGavock High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McGavock High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Two Rivers Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 1.1 km away
Stanford Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 1.1 km away
Pennington Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 2.0 km away
The Academy at Opry Mills
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
32 students · 2.2 km away
McGavock Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 2.8 km away
Donelson Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students · 2.9 km away
Hickman Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 3.0 km away
Strive Collegiate Academy
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
195 students · 3.3 km away
Rosebank Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 3.5 km away
Stratford STEM Magnet School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 6–12
810 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Oakland High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,872 students
Lebanon High School
Lebanon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,816 students
Houston High School
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,806 students
Siegel High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,910 students
Hardin Valley Academy
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,916 students
Cleveland High
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,755 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McGavock High a good school?
McGavock High has a Success Index (US) of 2.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #303 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 McGavock High rank in Tennessee?
McGavock High ranks #303 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #16868 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McGavock High?
McGavock High had 1,844 students in 2025.
Is McGavock High a elementary school or a high school?
McGavock High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McGavock High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McGavock High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.