Tennessee Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 95 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
93.3%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$6,215
Avg School Score
47/100
Total Schools
1,897
148 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee Graduation Rates Outpace the National Average
Tennessee boasts an impressive 93.3% average graduation rate, significantly exceeding the national average of 87.0%. Despite this high achievement, the state operates with a leaner budget, spending only $6,215 per pupil compared to the $13,000 national benchmark.
Consistency and Contrast Across 95 Districts
Across Tennessee's 95 counties, school scores average 53.6, which sits slightly above the national median of 50.0. While Benton County leads with a score of 57.3, Jackson County trails at 46.9, illustrating a modest but significant variation in district performance.
High Efficiency in Educational Spending
Tennessee demonstrates a strong return on investment by maintaining high graduation rates despite low per-pupil spending. Interestingly, Davidson County spends the most at $7,324 per student but records the state's lowest graduation rate at 78.1%.
Top Performers Lead with High Graduation Marks
Benton, Perry, and Morgan counties represent the state's academic peak, all maintaining school scores above 56. Morgan County is particularly notable for achieving a 99.0% graduation rate while spending just $6,304 per student.
A Strong Choice for Efficient Education
Tennessee is a standout state for graduation efficiency, delivering results that beat national benchmarks at a fraction of the cost. Families looking for the highest-performing school environments should focus their search on Benton and Morgan counties.
Top Performing School Counties
All Tennessee Counties
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.