📍 Zip Code 37243 · Nashville, TN

School District for Zip Code 37243

Metro Nashville Public Schools · 5/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
📍 Davidson County, TN · Zip Code 37243
5/10
Rating
86,000
Students
163
Schools
16:1
Student/Teacher
Average Tennessee state capital. Large growing urban district. Per-pupil spending: $11,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 37243

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
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Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~527 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
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Washington Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,054 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
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Nashville High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,581 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment86,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools163National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio16:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating5/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Metro Nashville Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 37243?▼
Zip code 37243 is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, TN (Davidson County). The district serves approximately 86,000 students across 163 schools and has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 37243?▼
Zip code 37243 is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 6/10), middle school is Washington Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 4/10), and high school is Nashville High School (Grades 9-12, rating 5/10).
Is Metro Nashville Public Schools a good school district?▼
Metro Nashville Public Schools has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average). Tennessee state capital. Large growing urban district. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $11,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 37243?▼
Contact Metro Nashville Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Metro Nashville Public Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools serves zip code 37243 and surrounding areas in Davidson County, TN. The district operates 163 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 86,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-pupil spending of $11,000/year, Metro Nashville Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 5/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs at or near the state average.