4,861
Preschools
2,162
Elementary Schools
1,339
Middle Schools
1,004
High Schools
1,915
Public District Schools
4,352
Private Schools
6,423
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
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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Teacher
June 14, 2025
This school is one of the best around. It always tries to do “what’s best for kids” which in a social media age is important to set boundaries and hold students to it. It has a large amount of AP and... More
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White House High School
Parent / Guardian
June 14, 2025
the school all around is built on racism. it have gotten so bad the students are openly racist to people of color.
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Loretto High School
Parent / Guardian
June 13, 2025
The sixth grade teachers are all amazing.
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Union Grove Middle School