For the 2026 school year, there are 150 top school districts in Tennessee, serving 1,001,559 students.
The most diverse district is Murfreesboro School District, with a diversity score of 0.72.
The largest school district is Memphis-Shelby County Schools, serving 111,125 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 %
Show 100 more school districts in Tennessee (out of 150 total school districts)
Loading...
Recent Articles
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.
