4,862
Preschools
2,163
Elementary Schools
1,340
Middle Schools
1,004
High Schools
1,915
Public District Schools
4,353
Private Schools
6,424
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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 22, 2025
I have been out of school for a while now (graduated in May 2017, it's August 2025). But I would NOT recommend this school to anyone!! They did not prepare me for the real world at all. All they care... More
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Siegel High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 21, 2025
During my sophomore year of high school, I transferred to this institution. From the outset, I felt unwelcome and experienced a sense of loneliness. The students held negative sentiments towards me... More
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Christian Brothers High School
Current student
August 21, 2025
I love cordova middle it has potential and the teachers push me to do my work better
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Cordova Middle School