4,787
Preschools
2,095
Elementary Schools
1,237
Middle Schools
942
High Schools
1,795
Public District Schools
4,365
Private Schools
6,291
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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Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
Principal Swindle and the staff at CMS work very hard to ensure students learn and receive the socio-emotional help they need during the difficult transition from elementary to middle school. My son... More
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Collierville Middle School
Current student
May 25, 2024
Great School! Both my Son and Daughter have gone here a long with my 3 nephews. Best School in Hamilton County hands down. Every School has challenges but with there leadership things get handled very... More
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Apison Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
Ravenwood has been a great school for a long time, but unfortunately the current administration is extremely out of touch with what students need to be successful. There are still a lot of great and... More
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Ravenwood High School