Tennessee High School Outcomes
What Happens After Graduation?
Every parent's question: Is my child's school preparing them for life after high school? Search below to see how your school's graduates are doing.
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Avg Flight Score
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Graduation Rate
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Ready Graduate
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College-Going
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How to Read Your School's Results
We track four things that tell you whether a school is preparing students for success after graduation:
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Do students graduate?
Graduation Rate — The percentage of students who finish high school in 4 years. The state average is about 92%. If a school is below 85%, that's a red flag worth understanding.
2
Are they actually ready?
Ready Graduate — Tennessee tracks whether graduates are truly prepared for college or careers. This means scoring 21+ on the ACT, earning an industry certification, or enlisting in the military. This is the most important number to watch. State average is about 52%.
3
Do they go to college?
College-Going Rate — The percentage who enroll in any college within one year of graduating. State average is about 57%. A low rate isn't always bad—some students pursue careers, military, or trade programs instead.
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Can they score well on the ACT?
ACT Composite — The average ACT score at the school. A 21 is considered "college ready" by Tennessee standards. The state average is about 18.7, meaning most schools fall below the benchmark.
Pro Tip: Look at all four numbers together. A school might have a high graduation rate but low "Ready Graduate" percentage—meaning students get diplomas but may not be prepared for what comes next.
The TNFirefly Flight Score
Our proprietary measure of how well a school prepares students for life after graduation
How It's Calculated (0-100 scale)
40%
Ready Graduate Rate
The #1 indicator of real college & career readiness
25%
College-Going Rate
Shows if graduates follow through on their preparation
20%
ACT Score
Academic readiness benchmark
15%
Graduation Rate
Baseline completion (most TN schools are 90%+)
Momentum Bonus: Schools that improved their Ready Graduate rate by 5%+ over 2 years earn +5 bonus points. Schools that declined by 5%+ lose 5 points.
What the Scores Mean
85-100
Firefly Elite
Exceptional outcomes across all metrics
Firefly Elite
Exceptional outcomes across all metrics
70-84
⭐ Firefly Strong
Above-average preparation for life after high school
55-69
✓ Firefly Ready
Solid foundation with room for growth
40-54
△ Building Momentum
Working toward better outcomes
Below 40
○ Room to Grow
Significant opportunity for improvement
Tennessee's Biggest Improvers
Schools with the largest Ready Graduate gains over the past 2 years
Schools Facing Challenges
Schools with the largest Ready Graduate declines — opportunities for attention and support
Tennessee's Top 10
Schools with the highest TNFirefly Flight Scores statewide
Schools With Room to Grow
Schools with the most opportunity for improvement — where support can make the biggest difference
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