Tennessee serves 1,023,000 students across 1,862 schools in 145 districts. Math proficiency is 0 pts below the US average.
"26% of 8th-grade students in Tennessee scored proficient or above in math on the 2024 NAEP, below the US average of 26%."
"Tennessee's 4-year public high school graduation rate is 90%, higher than the US average of 87%."
"Tennessee spends $11,192 per public school student annually (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280."
% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.
Versus state and national averages
3 districts in our dataset, sorted by School Score.
| District | Enrollment | Math | Reading | Grad rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Schools Knoxville | 60,000 | 32% | 37% | 91% | C+ |
| Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Nashville | 81,000 | 23% | 28% | 83% | C |
| Memphis-Shelby County Schools Memphis | 109,000 | 17% | 22% | 80% | D |
Notable public schools we track in this state.
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