Nolensville High School is a high school in Nolensville, Tennessee. It opened in 2016 with grades 9–10, adding a junior class in 2017 and a senior class in Fall 2018. The school is located in northeastern Williamson County in the expanding town of Nolensville.
Serving 1,486 students in grades 9-12, Nolensville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nolensville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nolensville High School's student population of 1,486 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
2016
Colors
Black, Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Nolensville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nolensville High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
6%
21%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nolensville High School's ranking?
Nolensville High School is ranked #229 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nolensville High School?
The graduation rate of Nolensville High School is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nolensville High School?
1,486 students attend Nolensville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Nolensville High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nolensville High School?
Nolensville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nolensville High School offer ?
Nolensville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nolensville High School part of?
Nolensville High School is part of Williamson County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/3/2020
Good school no cap just graduated had the best 4 year so far in my life.
2 6/25/2020
NHS has some great teachers and staff. The students are not kind and there is a lot of bullying.
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