For the 2024 school year, there are 7 special education public high schools serving 1,071 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Tennessee are Harris-hillman Special Education, Knox Adaptive Education Center and Shrine School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Tennessee special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Tennessee Special Education Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #66.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon School
Special Education School
310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Tennessee include Harris-hillman Special Education, Knox Adaptive Education Center and Shrine School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Tennessee?
7 special education public high schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee special education public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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