Hume - Fogg High vs Lead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hume - Fogg High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
Lead Academy
Nashville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
487 students
| Measure | Hume - Fogg High Nashville, Tennessee | Lead Academy Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 321 | #266 of 321 |
| National rank | #277 of 16,910 | #16717 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 885 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 12% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hume - Fogg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 8.3).
- •Hume - Fogg High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Hume - Fogg High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 22%).
- •Hume - Fogg High is the larger school with 885 students compared with 487.
- •Hume - Fogg High is a public school while Lead Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hume - Fogg High better than Lead Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hume - Fogg High ranks higher (89.4 vs 8.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hume - Fogg High and Lead Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hume - Fogg High: 885. Lead Academy: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hume - Fogg High and Lead Academy rank in Tennessee?
Hume - Fogg High is 3rd of 321 and Lead Academy is 266th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).