- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Hillsboro High
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318001318
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #18 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,224
- students enrolled
Hillsboro High has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High ranks #18 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hillsboro High held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 470318001318 · Nashville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,224 enr · 18:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Hillsboro High held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school
Hillsboro High
1,224 students
What this shows Hillsboro High reports 1,224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro High compares
Hillsboro High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Hillsboro High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Nashville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Overton High
Standard public school
1,942 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mcgavock High
Standard public school
1,844 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hunters Lane High
Standard public school
1,414 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hillwood High
Standard public school
1,123 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Glencliff High School
Standard public school
1,013 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hume - Fogg High
Standard public school
885 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro High
How many students attend Hillsboro High?
Hillsboro High has 1,224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,227 (2022-23) → 1,244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro High?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro High is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro High?
Hillsboro High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsboro High rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High ranks #18 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Hillsboro High, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.