4,891
Preschools
2,122
Elementary Schools
1,294
Middle Schools
959
High Schools
1,794
Public District Schools
4,365
Private Schools
6,285
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
112,125 students | MEMPHIS, TN
Grades PK-12 | 261 schools -
Davidson County
84,667 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK-12 | 174 schools -
Knox County School District
60,854 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK-12 | 92 schools -
Rutherford County School District
46,303 students | MURFREESBORO, TN
Grades PK-12 | 48 schools -
Hamilton County School District
45,052 students | CHATTANOOGA, TN
Grades PK-12 | 80 schools
Reviews From Schools in Tennessee
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Parent / Guardian
February 08, 2023
Teachers talk about students with other students, the principal doesn't take any action. The executive administration let's bullying and bias run unchecked and test scores are the lowest in the... More
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Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Parent / Guardian
February 08, 2023
This is the worst place in the carter county area, the teacher half of the time have no idea what they are really doing. The violence is stupid the drug use is disgusting and over whelming , they... More
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Happy Valley High School
Current student
February 07, 2023
So this school is so very bad because first off the teacher one I won’t name is bad she said the n word and she’s white and teachers be cursing not at us but and then they laugh like that’s not funny.... More
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Appling Middle School