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Best Tennessee Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 blue ribbon public high schools serving 17,768 students in Tennessee.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Hume - Fogg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Tennessee blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hume - Fogg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Tennessee (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Gr: 6-12 | 1,222 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,280 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ravenwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1724 Wilson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,975 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fred J Page High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6281 Arno Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Greeneville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Tusculum Blvd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 787-8030
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Trousdale Co High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
262 Mc Murry Blvd West
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Middle College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
South Greene High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7469 Asheville Hwy
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 636-3790
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
North Greene High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4675 Old Baileyton Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 234-1752
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Harpeth High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
170 E Kingston Springs
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Morristown West High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Monterey High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 East Commercial Ave
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Gr: 7-12 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Morristown East High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Hampton High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 725-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2323.
Grundy County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24970 Sr 108
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 692-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2424.
Holloway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
619 South Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Halls High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Hume - Fogg High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Tennessee?
25 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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