4,787
Preschools
2,095
Elementary Schools
1,237
Middle Schools
943
High Schools
1,795
Public District Schools
4,366
Private Schools
6,292
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 GreatSchools 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
110,780 students | MEMPHIS, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 262 schools -
Davidson County
80,494 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 174 schools -
Knox County School District
59,169 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 92 schools -
Rutherford County School District
47,186 students | MURFREESBORO, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 48 schools -
Hamilton County School District
44,100 students | CHATTANOOGA, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 80 schools
Reviews From Schools in Tennessee
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Current student
March 18, 2024
They help us learn the trade we want to do in life and teach us life lessons
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Soddy Daisy High School
Current student
March 18, 2024
Because this school helps kids learn the trade they want to do in life and learn life lessons as well.
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Sequoyah High School
Current student
March 17, 2024
This school is absolutely preposterous. They gave me three days of in school suspension because my ex girlfriend reported me for saying something racist ( I didn’t) without any proof. When I was... More
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Sunset Middle School