4,862
Preschools
2,166
Elementary Schools
1,341
Middle Schools
1,005
High Schools
1,915
Public District Schools
4,356
Private Schools
6,427
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Tennessee based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Tennessee at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Tennessee offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Tennessee
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Shelby County Schools
109,797 students | MEMPHIS, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 287 schools -
Davidson County
80,651 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 179 schools -
Knox County School District
60,609 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 97 schools -
Rutherford County School District
50,707 students | MURFREESBORO, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 52 schools -
Hamilton County School District
45,902 students | CHATTANOOGA, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 85 schools
Reviews From Schools in Tennessee
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Parent / Guardian
March 04, 2025
As a parent of 2 kids that go here and as a print student they have went down hill. The academics are still ok if your kid can pretty much teach themselves. The teachers and Staff have become super... More
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Science Hill High School
Parent / Guardian
March 03, 2025
We have been at Salem since ribbon cutting. All three of our children have attended several years. One is now in high school, one in middle and our youngest is a current Salem Saint. We are dual zoned... More
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Salem Elementary School
Teacher
March 02, 2025
I absolutely loved teaching at this school! The students…. So much cultural diversity, which ROCKS! Teachers… Just not nice, team-oriented, but self-absorbed, though. Leadership…Unmotivated, but have... More
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Antioch High School