For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,098 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nashville, GA (2025-26)
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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1427 N Davis St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-7438
Gr: PK-2 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Nashville, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berrien-cook Counties Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
500 East Smith Avenue
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6252
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6252
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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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