4,862
Preschools
2,165
Elementary Schools
1,341
Middle Schools
1,005
High Schools
1,914
Public District Schools
4,356
Private Schools
6,426
Total Schools
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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
April 27, 2025
We’ve seen incredible growth in our child since joining this school. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for creating such a nurturing and inspiring place to learn.
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Clovercroft Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 27, 2025
The students lack discipline. Teachers send students to the office for disruptive behaviors, bullying, Fighting, and more. The administration will send students away for trying to report bullies... More
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Central Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2025
This is the best private school my children have been in. They have done Montessori school, another loca private school, public school, and homeschool. My daughters are in 3rd and 7th.
I have nothing... More
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Lighthouse Christian Academy