Best Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has a total of 2,370 schools including 666 high schools, 525 middle schools and 1,125 elementary schools. A total of 1,128,835 students attend Tennessee schools. On average, schools in Tennessee score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tennessee meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has 666 high schools with 382,465 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Tennessee score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tennessee meet expectations.
1. Central Magnet School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Hume - Fogg High
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Davidson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
3. Brentwood High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
4. L N Stem Academy
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
5. Ravenwood High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr School
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Davidson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1211 Students
7. Oakland High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
8. Franklin High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
9. Holloway High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
10. Seymour High School
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Sevier County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 706 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has 525 middle schools with 272,169 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Tennessee score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tennessee meet expectations.
1. Brentwood Middle School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
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Maryville • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 862 Students
3. Farragut Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1328 Students
4. Fred J Page Middle School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1249 Students
5. Woodland Middle School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
6. Legacy Middle School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
7. Coulter Grove Intermediate School
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Maryville • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 881 Students
8. Grassland Middle School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
9. Damascus Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
10. Wallace Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has 1,125 elementary schools with 464,095 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Tennessee score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tennessee meet expectations.
1. Mcfadden School Of Excellence
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Discovery School
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Murfreesboro • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
3. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 657 Students
4. Lookout Mountain Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
5. Towne Acres Elementary
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Johnson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
6. Clovercroft Elementary School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 690 Students
7. Sequoyah Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
8. Lockeland Elementary
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Davidson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
9. Lipscomb Elementary
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Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
10. Jordan Elementary School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tennessee
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tennessee has a total population of 6,910,840 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tennessee
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tennessee.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tennessee.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tennessee.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tennessee Internet Health Assessment.
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