For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,061 students in Nashville, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Nashville, GA are Berrien Elementary School, Berrien Middle School and Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Nashville, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berrien Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Middle School Cir
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2939
Gr: 3-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Berrien Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-2021
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Exum Rd
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Berrien High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Smith Ave
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7428
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1427 N Davis St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Gr: PK-2 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nashville, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Nashville, GA include Berrien Elementary School, Berrien Middle School and Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Nashville?
5 public schools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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