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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Tennessee (2026)

Public high schools in Tennessee achieve an average science proficiency of 41% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Tennessee is Central Magnet School, with ≥99%.
Science Proficiency Range: 62% 99% Avg. Science Proficiency: 73%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Tennessee (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-12
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: K-12
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Rank: #33.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 7-12
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Rank: #55.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
800 World's Fair Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
5304 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4220
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ravenwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
1724 Wilson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Rank: #88.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
810 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4450
Rank: #99.
Farragut High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Rank: #1010.
University School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-12
68 Martha Culp Ave
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
108 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4670
Rank: #1212.
Independence High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
1776 Declaration Way
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Rank: #1313.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-12
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Rank: #1414.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 6-12
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Nolensville High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 9-12
1600 Summerlyn Dr
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5200
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 6-12
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Rank: #1818.
Fred J Page High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
6281 Arno Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
East Hamilton High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 9-12
2015 Ooltewah-ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 893-3535
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Houston High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 9-12
9755 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2370
Rank: #2121.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 69%
Grades: K-12
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Chuckey Doak High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
365 Ripley Island Rd
Afton, TN 37616
(423) 798-2636
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Middle College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Centennial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 9-12
5050 Mallory Ln
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-4270
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Collierville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 9-12
11605 E. Shelby Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3310
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 9-12
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Pickett Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 9-12
130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Arlington High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Bearden High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Dyer County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
1000 West Main St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Hardin Valley Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
11345 Hardin Valley Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 690-9690
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Maryville Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 8-9
805 Montvale Sta Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 6-12
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
South Gibson County High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 9-12
100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Alcoa High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
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What is the Tennessee average public high schools science proficiency?
The Tennessee average public high schools science proficiency is 41%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Tennessee?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Hume - Fogg High School.

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