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James Lawson High School

Nashville, Tennessee · Grades 9 to 12 · Davidson County

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About James Lawson High School

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, James Lawson High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. It reported 1,393 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Nashville. Davidson County runs 155 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Davidson County. There are 11 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address8001 Highway 70S, Nashville, TN 37221
Phone(615) 259-4636
School districtDavidson County
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,393
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)Rural, fringe, Davidson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 470318010473). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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What grades does James Lawson High School serve?

James Lawson High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend James Lawson High School?

James Lawson High School reported 1,393 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

Is James Lawson High School a public or charter school?

James Lawson High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Lawson High School in?

James Lawson High School is part of Davidson County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tn/davidson-county/

Where is James Lawson High School located?

James Lawson High School is at 8001 Highway 70S, Nashville, TN 37221. The phone number is (615) 259-4636.

How many other schools are near James Lawson High School?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of James Lawson High School in our directory.

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