For the 2024 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public high schools serving 17,546 students in Tennessee.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Tennessee blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Magnet School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Tennessee (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Grades: 6-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6579 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2614
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2614
Grades: K-9
| 674 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #66.
Greeneville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Tusculum Blvd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 787-8030
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 787-8030
Grades: 9-12
| 920 students
Rank: #77.
Ravenwood High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1724 Wilson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #88.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #99.
Fred J Page High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6281 Arno Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #1010.
South Greene High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7469 Asheville Hwy
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 636-3790
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 636-3790
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1111.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #1212.
Middle College High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1313.
Holloway High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
619 South Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1414.
Trousdale Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
262 Mc Murry Blvd West
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2201
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2201
Grades: 8-12
| 410 students
Rank: #1515.
Morristown West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,489 students
Rank: #1616.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #1717.
Morristown East High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
Rank: #1818.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1919.
North Greene High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Old Baileyton Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 234-1752
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 234-1752
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #2020.
Halls High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #2121.
Hampton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
766 1st St
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5200
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #2222.
Monterey High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Commercial Ave
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Grades: 7-12
| 594 students
Rank: #2323.
Harpeth High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 E Kingston Springs
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #2424.
Grundy County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24970 Sr 108
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 692-5400
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 692-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Tennessee?
24 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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