McGavock High vs Pennington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGavock High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students
Pennington Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | McGavock High Nashville, Tennessee | Pennington Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 321 | #525 of 913 |
| National rank | #16868 of 16,910 | #40794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,844 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 32% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 2.9).
- •Pennington Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Pennington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •McGavock High is the larger school with 1,844 students compared with 286.
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 McGavock High better than Pennington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 2.9 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 McGavock High and Pennington Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGavock High: 1,844. Pennington Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGavock High and Pennington Elementary rank in Tennessee?
McGavock High is 303rd of 321 and Pennington Elementary is 525th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).