For the 2026 school year, there are 149 top school districts in Tennessee, serving 1,010,361 students.
The most diverse district is Davidson County School District, with a diversity score of 0.71.
The largest school district is Memphis-Shelby County Schools, serving 111,217 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Arlington School District, with 97% graduation rate.
Top Tennessee School Districts (2026)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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