Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeSearch all 1,697 Tennessee public schools across 95 counties. See how your school performs with detailed test scores and growth data.
Search 1,697 schools across all 95 Tennessee counties
1,697 schools across 95 counties
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Tennessee's A-F School Letter Grade System assigns each public school a letter grade from A (exemplary) to F (needs improvement), giving parents and communities a clear, at-a-glance understanding of how their schools are performing academically.
The grading system was established by Tennessee Code Annotated 49-1-228 in 2016, though the first grades weren't released until December 2024 reflecting the 2023-24 school year performance.
How students perform on state assessments in ELA and Math against state benchmarks. Weight varies by school type.
How much students improve year over year, regardless of starting level. This carries the heaviest weight.
Growth among the lowest-performing students. Ensures schools lift up those who need the most support. Critical equity metric.
Percentage of students graduating ready for college or a career pathway. High school only.
Composite score of 4.0 or higher.
Composite score of 3.0 - 3.9.
Composite score of 2.0 - 2.9.
Composite score of 1.0 - 1.9.
Composite score below 1.0.
The first A-F letter grades were released in December 2024, based on the 2023-24 school year data.
A C grade indicates "Satisfactory" performance with a composite score between 2.0 and 2.9. Most Tennessee schools currently fall in this range.
Yes. All public schools in Tennessee receive letter grades, including charter schools, magnet schools, and virtual schools.
This measures academic progress of students who scored in the lowest 25% on previous assessments, ensuring schools support their most vulnerable students.
Williamson County consistently shows the highest concentration of A and B-rated schools. Use the search tool above to explore any county.