Public schools in Nashville, GA
5 open public schools with an address in Nashville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,061
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Nashville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Nashville, GA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,061 students, an average of 612 per school. The largest campus is Berrien High School (850 students), and the largest elementary school is Berrien Primary School (785).
Every listed school belongs to Berrien County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 94% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Nashville
Elementary schools in Nashville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Elementary School Berrien County | 03–05 | 692 | 16.4:1 | |
| Berrien Primary School Berrien County | PK–02 | 785 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Nashville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Middle School Berrien County | 06–08 | 673 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Nashville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center Berrien County · Charter | 09–12 | 61 | 46.9:1 | |
| Berrien High School Berrien County | 09–12 | 850 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black11%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Nashville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,061 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Nashville
How many public schools are in Nashville, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Nashville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,061 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Nashville?
All listed public schools with an address in Nashville belong to Berrien County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Nashville?
Berrien High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Nashville, with 850 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Nashville?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Nashville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Nashville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Nashville public schools is 14.9:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Nashville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities