How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bedford County | Davidson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shelbyville, Tennessee | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 9,047 | 80,651 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 158 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 18.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bedford County | Davidson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,343 | $17,219 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.1% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 59.8% | 26.4% |
| Local Revenue | 19.1% | 58.7% |
Bedford County
Federal State Local
Davidson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bedford County | Davidson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.5% | 22.1% |
| African American | 6.0% | 39.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bedford County | Davidson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 38 | 155 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 23 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 457.4:1 | 351.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 36.8% |
School Types
Bedford County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Davidson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 26
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.