- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Mcgavock High
Federal NCES profile for Mcgavock High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318001342
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgavock High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #8 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 1,844
- students enrolled
Mcgavock High has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgavock High ranks #8 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-191 students YoY
Mcgavock High shrank from 2,098 students in 2022-23 to 1,907 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 115.5 → 109.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-191 students YoY 470318001342 · Nashville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,844 enr · 16:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Mcgavock High shrank from 2,098 students in 2022-23 to 1,907 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 115.5 → 109.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Mcgavock 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
- This school
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- Valor Flagship
Valor Flagship Academy
1,402 students
What this shows Mcgavock High reports 1,844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgavock High compares
Mcgavock High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,844
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
413
in-school suspensions + 419 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 109 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
White 26.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Mcgavock 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 Mcgavock High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valor Flagship Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgavock 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
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Hunters Lane High
Standard public school
1,414 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro High
Standard public school
1,224 students 18:1 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 (~1,844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgavock High
How many students attend Mcgavock High?
Mcgavock High has 1,844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,098 (2022-23) → 1,907 (2023-24), down 191.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgavock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgavock High is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgavock High?
The largest demographic group at Mcgavock High is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgavock High?
Mcgavock High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcgavock High rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgavock High ranks #8 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 Mcgavock 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.