The top ranked public high schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public high schools are Thompsons Station, Signal Mountain and Brentwood.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Tennessee is 31%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 37%.
Top Ranked Public High Schools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Rank: #44.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
810 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4450
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4450
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ravenwood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1724 Wilson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Rank: #88.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
5304 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4220
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4220
Rank: #99.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Rank: #1010.
University School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Rank: #1111.
Independence High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1776 Declaration Way
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Rank: #1212.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-12
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Rank: #1313.
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-12
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Rank: #1414.
Fred J Page High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
6281 Arno Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Rank: #1515.
Farragut High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Rank: #1616.
Maryville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 10-12
825 Lawrence Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Rank: #1717.
Collierville Virtual Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-12
145 W. Poplar Ave
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-7000
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-7000
Rank: #1818.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading: 56% (Top 20%)
Grades: 5-10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Rank: #1919.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60% (Top 10%)
Grades: 5-12
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Rank: #2020.
Eagleville School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading: 57% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
500 Hwy 99
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Rank: #2121.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading: 64% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-12
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Rank: #2222.
Stem School Chattanooga
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Nolensville High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1600 Summerlyn Dr
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5200
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5200
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
South Gibson County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading: 59% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Rank: #2525.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Rank: #2626.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Cheatham County Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
535 Chickamauga Avenue Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Hickman County Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 3-12
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Rank: #3131.
Station Camp High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading: 55% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1040 Bison Trl
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Rank: #3232.
Summit High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2830 Twin Lakes Dr
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 472-5100
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 472-5100
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
108 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4670
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4670
Rank: #3535.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
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