History
Metro Nashville Public Schools traces its roots to 1855, when Hume School opened its doors. In 1963, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools officially formed with the unification of Nashville and Davidson County schools. The district today includes 133 schools, offering instruction from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, with all high schools also offering college-level credits.
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