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All Tennessee School Districts
119 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Municipal School District | Germantown | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Williamson County School District | Williamson | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 7 |
| Williamson County Schools | Brentwood | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Collierville Schools | Collierville | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Johnson City School District | Johnson | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 2 |
| Wilson County School District | Wilson | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 5 |
| Bartlett City School District | Bartlett | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 3 |
| Sumner County School District | Sumner | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 7 |
| Trousdale County School District | Trousdale | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2 |
| Dyer County School District | Dyer | 10/10 Excellent · 91th pct | 6 |
| Henderson County School District | Darden | 10/10 Excellent · 91th pct | 5 |
| Washington County School District | Washington | 9/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 5 |
| Elizabethton City School District | Elizabethton | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1 |
| Loudon County School District | Loudon | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 5 |
| Kingsport City School District | Kingsport | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1 |
| Chester County School District | Enville | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4 |
| Clarksville-Montgomery County School System | Clarksville-Montgomery | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 7 |
| Milan Special School District | Milan | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1 |
| Rutherford County School District | Rutherford | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 11 |
| Tipton County School District | Tipton | 9/10 Excellent · 83th pct | 6 |
| Dickson County School District | Dickson | 9/10 Excellent · 82th pct | 7 |
| South Carroll Special School District | Westport | 9/10 Excellent · 82th pct | 2 |
| Weakley County School District | Weakley | 9/10 Excellent · 82th pct | 7 |
| Decatur County School District | Decatur | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 5 |
| Lincoln County School District | Lincoln | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 10 |
| McKenzie Special School District | McKenzie Special | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1 |
| Smith County School District | Smith | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 10 |
| Stewart County School District | Stewart | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 5 |
| Alcoa City School District | Alcoa | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1 |
| Cumberland County School District | Cumberland | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 6 |
| Knox County School District | Knox | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 23 |
| Oak Ridge City School District | Oak Ridge | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1 |
| Lawrence County School District | Ethridge | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 8 |
| Obion County School District | Obion | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 8 |
| Bradley County School District | Bradley | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 5 |
| Roane County School District | Roane | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3 |
| Hamilton County Department of Education | Chattanooga | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1 |
| Hamilton County School District | Hamilton | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 25 |
| Benton County School District | Benton | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 4 |
| Marshall County School District | Marshall | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 4 |
| Fentress County School District | Allardt | 7/10 Good · 62th pct | 6 |
| Greene County School District | Greene | 7/10 Good · 62th pct | 7 |
| Coffee County School District | Coffee | 7/10 Good · 61th pct | 3 |
| Huntingdon Special School District | Huntingdon | 7/10 Good · 61th pct | 1 |
| Overton County School District | Allred | 7/10 Good · 61th pct | 7 |
| Rhea County School District | Rhea | 7/10 Good | 4 |
| Crockett County School District | Crockett | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 5 |
| Hamblen County School District | Hamblen | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 4 |
| Macon County School District | Macon | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2 |
| Van Buren County School District | Doyle | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2 |
| Blount County School District | Blount | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 9 |
| Giles County School District | Elkton | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 6 |
| Henry County School District | Henry | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 7 |
| Johnson County School District | Johnson | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 5 |
| Sevier County School District | Sevier | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 6 |
| Cheatham County School District | Cheatham | 6/10 Average | 4 |
| Polk County School District | Polk | 6/10 Average | 10 |
| Anderson County School District | Anderson | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 6 |
| Humphreys County School District | Humphreys | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 4 |
| McMinn County School District | McMinn | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 6 |
| McNairy County School District | McNairy | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 9 |
| Moore County School District | Moore | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1 |
| Claiborne County School District | Claiborne | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 8 |
| Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District | Bruceton | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 3 |
| Lewis County School District | Hohenwald | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| White County School District | Quebeck | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 3 |
| Carter County School District | Carter | 5/10 Average · 43th pct | 5 |
| Meigs County School District | Meigs | 5/10 Average · 43th pct | 2 |
| Sullivan County School District | Sullivan | 5/10 Average · 43th pct | 7 |
| Hawkins County School District | Hawkins | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 7 |
| Robertson County School District | Robertson | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 8 |
| DeKalb County School District | DeKalb | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 4 |
| Jefferson County School District | Jefferson | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 5 |
| Trenton Special School District | Trenton | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1 |
| Unicoi County School District | Unicoi | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3 |
| Cocke County School District | Cocke | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6 |
| Grainger County School District | Grainger | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6 |
| West Carroll Special District | West Carroll Special | 4/10 Below Average · 31th pct | 5 |
| Millington Municipal School District | Millington Municipal | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Clay County School District | Allons | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 3 |
| Scott County School District | Scott | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 6 |
| Hickman County School District | Hickman | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 6 |
| Lauderdale County School District | Lauderdale | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3 |
| Monroe County School District | Monroe | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3 |
| Warren County School District | Warren | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 5 |
| Franklin County School District | Franklin | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 10 |
| Hardin County School District | Counce | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 9 |
| Houston County School District | Houston | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 3 |
| Jackson County School District | Bloomington Springs | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 4 |
| Perry County School District | Perry | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 2 |
| Bledsoe County School District | Bledsoe | 3/10 Below Average | 2 |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools | Nashville | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 3 |
| Metropolitan Nashville Public School District | Metropolitan Nashville | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 28 |
| Sequatchie County School District | Sequatchie | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1 |
| Wayne County School District | Clifton | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 6 |
| Bedford County School District | Bedford | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 5 |
| Campbell County School District | Campbell | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 7 |
| Marion County School District | Marion | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 9 |
| Cannon County School District | Cannon | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2 |
| Grundy County School District | Grundy | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 7 |
| Maury County School District | Maury | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 8 |
| Shelby County School District | Shelby | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 31 |
| Pickett County School District | Byrdstown | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1 |
| Union County School District | Union | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 3 |
| Hardeman County School District | Hardeman | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 8 |
| Lake County School District | Lake | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 3 |
| Jackson-Madison County School System | Jackson-Madison | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 9 |
| Haywood County School District | Haywood | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 4 |
| Fayette County School District | Fayette | 1/10 Poor · 3th pct | 9 |
| Hancock County School District | Hancock | 1/10 Poor · 3th pct | 2 |
| Humboldt City School District | Humboldt | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 1 |
| Morgan County School District | Morgan | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 9 |
| Bradford Special School District | Bradford | Not rated | 1 |
| Gibson County School District | Gibson | Not rated | 5 |
| Henderson County School District in Lexington | Lexington | Not rated | 1 |
| Murfreesboro City School District | Murfreesboro | Not rated | 1 |
| Putnam County School District | Cookeville | Not rated | 7 |
| Rutherford County Schools | Murfreesboro | Not rated | 1 |
| Sweetwater City School District | Sweetwater | Not rated | 1 |
School Districts in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to 119 public school districts serving approximately 1,141,557 students across 637+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18 — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Tennessee include Germantown Municipal School District, Williamson County School District, Williamson County Schools, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Tennessee
School district boundaries in Tennessee are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Tennessee, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee has 119 public school districts covering 637+ zip codes and serving an estimated 1,141,557 students. The statewide average district rating is 6/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Tennessee? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Tennessee school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Tennessee? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.