James Lawson High School
Nashville · TN · Davidson County · Public
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Nashville Christian School → The Ensworth School-Hs Campus → Christ Presbyterian Academy → Harpeth High School → Arch Academy → Currey Ingram Academy → Early College High School → Harpeth Hall School →📋 At a glance
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How James Lawson High School compares for families
What families should know about James Lawson High School.
- ▸ LocallyTN sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Nashville Christian School, The Ensworth School-Hs Campus, Christ Presbyterian Academy and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Enrollment trend & projection
Total enrollment + grade 12, NCES Common Core of Data (2021–2024).
If the recent trend holds…
At its recent rate of +12.7%/year, projecting from 2024's 1,393 students:
An extrapolation of the recent trajectory, not a forecast of the school's plans; ignores one-off shocks.
Revenue upside
At $18,742 per student in district revenue, the 1,140 students projected to be gained by 2029 represent ≈ $21,365,880/year in additional funding.
District total revenue ÷ enrollment, NCES F-33. Public funding largely follows enrollment, so a shrinking class is a recurring budget hit.
Nearby high schools — the local competition
The closest high schools families here also consider, and where their enrollment is heading.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Christian School Nashville |
Private | 3.3 | 641 | +23.0% |
| The Ensworth School-Hs Campus Nashville |
Private | 3.4 | 437 | — |
| Christ Presbyterian Academy Nashville |
Private | 5.8 | 1,213 | +3.5% |
| Harpeth High School Kingston Springs |
Public | 6.5 | 425 | -17.2% |
| Arch Academy Kingston Springs |
Private | 6.6 | 22 | — |
| Currey Ingram Academy Brentwood |
Private | 7.3 | 346 | +12.0% |
| Early College High School Nashville |
Public | 7.8 | 174 | -8.9% |
| Harpeth Hall School Nashville |
Private | 7.8 | 720 | +4.5% |