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Schools in Tennessee (2025)

1,811 schools · 986,169 students · 1697 public, 114 charter · median Enrollment 470.

Tennessee has 1,811 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 986,169 students. By level there are 1,009 elementary, 375 high, 342 middle, 85 other; by sector 1,697 public, 114 charter.

The median Enrollment across Tennessee's schools is 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

1,541 of the 1,811 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is McFadden School Of Excellence (99.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Discovery School (99.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Central Magnet School (98.8, top 5% of high schools nationally). 69 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Collierville High School (2,946 students), Bartlett High School (2,782 students), Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students).

Schools are spread across 378 citys, with the most in Memphis (207), Nashville (121), Knoxville (78), Chattanooga (48).

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Top 60 schools in Tennessee

The highest-scoring 60 of 1,541 ranked schools in Tennessee, by Success Index (US). Use the school district and city pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    100
    McFadden School Of ExcellenceMurfreesboro · Public Elementary98% Math proficiency · 386 students
  2. 2
    99
    Discovery SchoolMurfreesboro · Public Elementary93% Math proficiency · 391 students
  3. 3
    99
    Central Magnet SchoolMurfreesboro · Public High97% Math proficiency · 1,222 students
  4. 4
    98
    Clovercroft Elementary SchoolFranklin · Public Elementary94% Math proficiency · 703 students
  5. 5
    97
    Meigs MiddleNashville · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 692 students
  6. 6
    97
    Brentwood Middle SchoolBrentwood · Public Middle88% Math proficiency · 1,109 students
  7. 7
    96
    Glendale ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 433 students
  8. 8
    96
    Julia Green ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 501 students
  9. 9
    96
    Lockeland ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 347 students
  10. 10
    95
    Lipscomb ElementaryBrentwood · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 532 students
  11. 11
    95
    Sequoyah ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 524 students
  12. 12
    95
    Jordan Elementary SchoolBrentwood · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 611 students
  13. 13
    94
    Percy Priest ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 553 students
  14. 14
    94
    Towne Acres ElementaryJohnson City · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 390 students
  15. 15
    94
    Thrasher Elementary SchoolSignal Mtn · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 603 students
  16. 16
    94
    Crosswind Elementary SchoolCollierville · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 680 students
  17. 17
    94
    Maxine Smith STEAM AcademyMemphis · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 439 students
  18. 18
    94
    Scales ElementaryBrentwood · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 641 students
  19. 19
    94
    Trinity ElementaryFranklin · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 735 students
  20. 20
    93
    Farmington Elementary SchoolGermantown · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 646 students
  21. 21
    93
    Kenrose ElementaryBrentwood · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 721 students
  22. 22
    93
    Woodland Middle SchoolBrentwood · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 957 students
  23. 23
    93
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga StateChattanooga · Public High75% Math proficiency · 141 students
  24. 24
    92
    Edmondson ElementaryBrentwood · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 591 students
  25. 25
    92
    Grassland Middle SchoolFranklin · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 798 students
  26. 26
    91
    Pearre Creek Elementary SchoolFranklin · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 658 students
  27. 27
    91
    Grassland ElementaryBrentwood · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 428 students
  28. 28
    90
    Nolan Elementary SchoolSignal Mountain · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 729 students
  29. 29
    90
    Hunters Bend ElementaryFranklin · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 361 students
  30. 30
    90
    Crockett ElementaryBrentwood · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 697 students
  31. 31
    89
    Hume - Fogg HighNashville · Public High72% Math proficiency · 885 students
  32. 32
    89
    Lookout Mountain Elementary SchoolLookout Mtn · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 215 students
  33. 33
    89
    Lakeland Elementary SchoolLakeland · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 1,029 students
  34. 34
    89
    Tara Oaks Elementary SchoolCollierville · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 640 students
  35. 35
    89
    Fred J Page Middle SchoolFranklin · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 1,388 students
  36. 36
    89
    Arlington ElementaryArlington · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 926 students
  37. 37
    89
    Rossview ElementaryClarksville · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 1,188 students
  38. 38
    89
    Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the ArtsSmyrna · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 732 students
  39. 39
    89
    Mill Creek Elementary SchoolNolensville · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 625 students
  40. 40
    88
    Martin Luther King Jr SchoolNashville · Public High79% Math proficiency · 1,280 students
  41. 41
    88
    Dogwood Elementary SchoolGermantown · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 663 students
  42. 42
    88
    Oak View Elem SchoolFranklin · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 517 students
  43. 43
    87
    Bailey Station Elementary SchoolCollierville · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 850 students
  44. 44
    86
    Donelson ElementaryArlington · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 843 students
  45. 45
    86
    Jack Anderson ElementaryHendersonville · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 829 students
  46. 46
    86
    Sunset Middle SchoolBrentwood · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 731 students
  47. 47
    86
    Walnut Grove ElementaryFranklin · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 560 students
  48. 48
    86
    Ravenwood High SchoolBrentwood · Public High72% Math proficiency · 1,975 students
  49. 49
    85
    Sunset Elementary SchoolBrentwood · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 616 students
  50. 50
    85
    Sango ElementaryClarksville · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 751 students
  51. 51
    85
    Farragut Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 1,463 students
  52. 52
    84
    Indian Lake ElementaryHendersonville · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 464 students
  53. 53
    83
    Richland ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 907 students
  54. 54
    83
    Capshaw ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 515 students
  55. 55
    83
    Thomas Magnet SchoolShelbyville · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 436 students
  56. 56
    82
    Nolensville ElementaryNolensville · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 883 students
  57. 57
    82
    Westview Elementary SchoolChattanooga · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 631 students
  58. 58
    82
    Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes CreekHendersonville · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 789 students
  59. 59
    82
    Schilling Farms Elementary SchoolCollierville · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 654 students
  60. 60
    82
    College Grove ElementaryCollege Grove · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 384 students

270 further schools in Tennessee are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Enrollment, or unscored types); they appear on their city pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Tennessee?

McFadden School Of Excellence is the highest-ranked school in Tennessee with a Success Index (US) of 99.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 1811 schools (1009 elementary, 375 high, 342 middle, 85 other) educating 986,169 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Tennessee?

The median Enrollment across schools in Tennessee is 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.