2019 Best High Schools for Athletes in Tennessee

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Christian Brothers High School
Private School
Memphis, TN
9-12
90
#1 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: I love my school because the teachers want to see their students succeed while also giving them a challenge. He has tons of activities to choose from. The lunches are good on most days. The staff is very fun and friendly. The academics are amazing and prepare the students for college. They have ways to get help if you are struggling in a class. They counselors are easily accessible. They have many clubs and some are very unique. Students can easily make a club if they want. We have facilities for sports and education. Parents do get involved, however, I feel like they could be more involved. It is very diverse also. We have many different religions as well ethnicities. We have teachers at the school 24/7 so if you forget a book you can always go and get it.
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Briarcrest Christian School
Private School
Eads, TN
PK, K-12
151
#2 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: I participate in the fine arts, and I have truly loved all the teachers and adults involved in the fine arts department. The teachers in all subjects are very supportive, and the honors and AP classes are challenging. The school has a growing population of students, but the diversity of the school is not at what it could be. The cafeteria food is wonderful, and the desserts are the best! There are plenty of clubs to participate in, but sometimes the clubs can be a little unorganized. Everyone takes Spirit Week very seriously, so if you attend Briarcrest be ready for a bunch of school spirit and everyone dressed up! Most of the time the pep rallies are not the best, but I have several favorite moments from pep rallies such as when siblings had to pop balloons and much more!
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Memphis University School
Private School
Memphis, TN
7-12
69
#3 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: As students of Memphis University School, we share a duty to preserve our tradition of general excellence by upholding the principles that define and unify our community. An MUS student actively seeks knowledge and understanding, and he encourages that pursuit among his classmates.An MUS student contributes his time and abilities to the welfare of his school and of the greater community. He is courteous and kind and appreciates everyone in his community. Lastly, an MUS student develops leadership, cooperation, communication, self-discipline, and friendships in activities outside the classroom.
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St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School
Private School
Cordova, TN
9-12
198
Parent: St. Benedict prepared my child by educating the whole student starting with a solid Catholic foundation upon which to draw from in all aspects of her life. The academics are superior and offers a path for any and all opportunities. SBA graduates students every year to the nations top colleges with millions of dollars in scholarships. The Advanced, Traditional and Plus Program tracks mean no matter where your child falls as a student, they excel and become who they are being called in life to be. Loving faculty, strong in faith, student body of ladies and gentlemen ready to tackle the world with grace!
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9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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McCallie School
Private School
Chattanooga, TN
6-12
149
#4 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: The McCallie School is an all boys school, that is a day and boarding school. My experience at this school has been fantastic, and it has shaped me into a man just like the motto states "Inspiring Boys. Building Men." Coming to the ridge and moving away from home was at first terrifying, but the faculty and students brought me in with open arms. From the friday night football games, to grinding out test I have made more memories than anyone else in a lifetime, and McCallie has propelled me for the challenges ahead in college. No matter how cliché it may sound I wouldn't change my 4 years at McCallie for anything in the world, it is a life changing experience. If I were a parent with a boy soon entering middle school or high school, I would most definitely look into McCallie and at least give the admissions office a phone call. It is the best decision a person could ever make!
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Alcoa High School
Alcoa City Schools, TN
9-12
112
#5 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Alum: I loved Alcoa High School! Alcoa is a very welcoming community and the school is just the same. There are children from all different types of backgrounds who share all different types of ethnicities; however, they all come together. They also provide a high academic as well as athletic atmosphere.
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Riverdale High School
Rutherford County Schools, TN
9-12
382
#6 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: My experience at Riverdale High school has been very good. The teachers are amazing and truly care about their students. The extra curricular activities are out of this world and their are so many to choose from ranging from band to joining FADE. Our basketball team is really good as well as our football team. Overall, Riverdale is an amazing school. I would change the amount of students, it is crowded on any given day students practically spill from the halls. I would also increase the amount of time given to students to eat lunch. By the time you ( the student) have made it through the lunch line lunch is already over and it is time to report to class.
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Ravenwood High School
Williamson County Schools, TN
9-12
426
#7 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Alum: I loved my time at Ravenwood! I was extremely involved all throughout high school and have kept all the friends I made! Great academics, and college has been so much easier, because I was so prepared. There is the traditional cliques of high school, but if you can get past that and the “Brentwood bubble” it is a great school and you will make lots of friends from different backgrounds. My favorite part of high school was my friends, like it is for most kids. I was very involved in marching band, color guard, and church activities outside of school. Getting involved is the best way to make friends and stick out to your teachers! It is a hard school, and you are pushed academically, but it teaches you about time management, being nice to others, and not being afraid to go for what you want!
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Knoxville Catholic High School
Private School
Knoxville, TN
9-12
68
#8 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Parent: When we moved to Knoxville from the Chicago area specifically for our daughter to attend KCHS, we knew it was a good school. What we didn’t know was HOW good. Teachers who care, excellent college prep, and opportunities for every student to excel using his or her unique gifts are all important. But by far the best part of our experience is with our daughter’s guidance counselor, and the whole guidance department.

Their whole job is to make sure each student creates the life where they will be most happy and successful. They start with helping in course selection so each student is placed in the right level and courses for their interests and graduation requirements. They focus on what comes after high school and in helping students and their families prepare for college. Her guidance counselor knows my daughter and me and everything about her interests and goals. I wish I had such a wonderful experience and expert guidance when I was in high school. They are amazing!!
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Grace Christian Academy
Private School
Knoxville, TN
K-12
84
#9 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Parent: My son graduated from Grace Christian Academy in 2012 as a "lifer" (attended kindergarten through graduation). Leading, Building, and Equipping students isn't just a motto for the school--it is truly how the faculty and administration operate on a daily basis to prepare the students for living lives of excellence. After graduation, my son continued his education in a Christian environment and is now a pastor for a local church. When our daughter was born, there was no question about what school she would attend. We love this school and all of the opportunities it provides in academics, athletics, and arts--all with an incredible spiritual emphasis. GCA is the only school for our family!
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Montgomery Bell Academy
Private School
Nashville, TN
7-12
59
#10 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Junior: Academics are top notch with at least 15 boys are National Merit finalists each year. Amazing opportunities for grants and exchanges at top universities and other boy schools around the world thanks to several very generous families. Facilities are top notch and the school also owns a separate campus in McMinnville with an observatory. Most teachers are very passionate about their subjects. And the food is incredible. Sports teams are consistently in state finals, and a large variety is offered.
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The Ensworth School
Private School
Nashville, TN
K-12
49
#11 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Parent: Phenomenal teachers - learning at its best. My kids LOVE school and love learning here. Minimal emphasis on standardized testing and the results are kids learning more and excelling incredibly.

Ensworth pays particular attention to the skills that are sometimes thought of as non-academic (cooperation, wellness, creativity, etc...) and the result has been watching my child grow into an incredibly well rounded and caring person who is successful but team oriented and caring for others.

While the school boasts resources that are outstanding it’s really the teachers and school culture that really set it apart from other schools in Nashville.
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17 Total Number of Sports
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Brentwood Academy
Private School
Brentwood, TN
6-12
71
#12 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: The relationships that a student forms with his/her peers and teachers at Brentwood Academy is unlike any other school. BA has a family-like atmosphere, and the student will always have someone that cares about them and has their best interest at heart every time they walk through the door.
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Harpeth Hall School
Private School
Nashville, TN
5-12
46
#13 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Freshman: This school is INCREDIBLE! I've been here since 5th grade and not once have I ever wanted to leave. I have better bonds with the teachers here than I would anywhere else! The classes offered are amazing, and even as a freshman I feel so prepared for college! The people are incredible and I believe that this is the best school in Tennessee. The food is delicious, the teachers are so nice, the administration is so helpful, there is a wide selection of sports, the arts program is amazing, and I always feel at home here! Coming here has to be one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Go bears!
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Signal Mountain Middle/High School
Hamilton County School District, TN
6-12
216
#14 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Alum: It was brand new when I was a student (class of 2012) but overall I loved high school. Rolling out the IB program and not providing qualified teachers to teach AP courses was unfortunate. And I think there needs to be some requirements in order for students to enroll in honors/AP/IB classes. But in general, it was a welcoming and fun environment where I learned a lot and included passionate and wonderful teachers and students.
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Greeneville High School
Greeneville City Schools, TN
9-12
103
#15 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Alum: I enjoyed my time at Greeneville High School because the student body as a whole was very uplifting and supportive. The teachers and administration took an honest interest in the students and really cared about the education we were receiving. The curriculum was very strict and challenged us, especially with problem solving abilities and that made getting my diploma even more special because I knew how hard I had worked for it.
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Girls Preparatory School
Private School
Chattanooga, TN
6-12
97
#16 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: Attending Girls Preparatory School was one of the best decisions of my life! Coming from a public, co-ed school, GPS was quite a new experience. I've learned to embrace my talents and communicate with others in a loving, encouraging environment. Everyone at GPS has such a passion for learning, and the faculty at GPS truly wants every girl to succeed. I've loved attending GPS because I feel extremely prepared to attend college next year and will miss my GPS family back in Chattanooga.
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15 Total Number of Sports
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Webb School of Knoxville
Private School
Knoxville, TN
PK, K-12
84
#17 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: I moved to Webb my junior year in high school and have nothing but positive things to say! Even though moving schools in high school can be hard, Webb opens everyone with open arms and the community, teachers, and atmosphere are all positive and encouraging. The college counselors and process has been incredible, and every learning experience I have had has been helping me be better prepared for college. Every day, teachers and peers push each other to not only be the best academics and students they can be, but the best people that they can be.
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Union City High School
Union City School District, TN
9-12
26
#18 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: My school, Union City High School, is a playground of knowledge which fully submerges its students in culture, music, and overall diversity. With its outstanding administration and passionate educators, the Union City High School truly offers intense encouragement for success for all who attend. Changes are being introduced on a daily basis, improving and perfecting every single aspect of our prideful foundation.
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Christ Presbyterian Academy
Private School
Nashville, TN
PK, K-12
62
#19 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Alum: I loved CPA, but I did not like the lack of diversity I experienced there. There was no diversity of thought, religion (obviously), race, or socioeconomic status. They focus too much on sports and the sciences while neglecting foreign languages and the humanities. However, I made lifelong friends, and some of the teachers were the most amazing people I have ever met.
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Brentwood High School
Williamson County Schools, TN
9-12
282
#20 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: The school has a very competitive-student culture first off. There's a notion of expectation that you simply just take lot's of honors and AP classes whether you like said classes or not. While this can be generally good for getting students to try to push themselves academically, it also leads to situations where people are not exactly in a class where they belong (some teachers themselves have even said this). On another note, the number of great teachers vastly outweighs the number of bad ones, and there's a pretty decent number of extracurricular activities available. On another hand though, bathroom stalls have been getting broken recently (though the school typically fixes them within a few weeks), and the administration has decided that the best way to deal with kids doing drugs in the restrooms is by completely barring off the restrooms (later at which they are reopened for a week before promptly getting shut down again for another couple weeks).
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Blackman High School
Rutherford County Schools, TN
9-12
479
#21 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: I love Blackman High School. The people in it are amazing and almost every teacher I've encountered has taken the time to really make sure you understand the material you're learning and actually want you to succeed after high school. They're very supportive of their students and their endeavors; I even got to start a lacrosse team here! However, I do have an issue with the school size. Our school is far to small for the 2,000+ students we have, making classes seem more and more impersonal and the traffic throughout the halls unbearable. As long as this gets taken care of within the next few years with the new high school being built a town over, I can't think of much more to complain about. Blackman has provided me with an amazing four years.
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Fulton High School
Knox County Schools, TN
8-12
128
#22 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: Fulton high school is an exceptional school that challenges students through classes and supports them to overcome diverse obstacles. I have notably grown since my sophomore year, when I became member of Fulton Family. Teacher’s are helpful mentors that students look for. Nevertheless, Fulton high school should have more clubs or associations where students could develop different skills or gain experience for the out-world such as communication, leadership, professionalism, integration.
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Oakland High School
Rutherford County Schools, TN
9-12
378
#23 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: Oakland High School offers an International Baccalaureate program, of which I have been a part of for the past year and a half. The administration has been very understanding of the program’s challenging curriculum. The teachers in the program create a community through their empathetic, yet challenging attitudes ensuring our growth and preparedness not only for college but the real world. Oakland High School strives for greatness in all aspects including the arts, sports, and mechatronics. The US department of education has even recognized our hard work and payed the school a visit last year. My school, Oakland High School, is not just a place for education but a place of memories, growth, and opportunity. I will be proud to call Oakland High School my alma mater.
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Lausanne Collegiate School
Private School
Memphis, TN
PK, K-12
32
#24 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Senior: Lausanne Collegiate School is very diverse and the academic opportunities provided. International Baccalaureate is a major part of the curriculum at Lausanne and teaches students how to think and not what to think. It is also a program looked upon highly by colleges because it helps prepare you for college. There are an endless number of clubs you can join, and if it doesn't already exist you are encouraged to create it! We have a gate around the campus and security guards that monitor activity on campus to ensure students are safe at all times. The food is generally very good, but that's dependent on personal preference - even on days when it isn't, salad or pasta is always an option. Our sports teams are continuing to grow and become more successful. Last year we won three state championships, and we're going to the football state championships again this year! Lausanne is also a computer-based school - every student has a laptop - which is one of my favorite parts of the school.
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16 Total Number of Sports
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Baylor School
Private School
Chattanooga, TN
6-12
135
#25 Best High School Sports in Tennessee
Freshman: I love Baylor! I enjoy the smaller class size, extracurricular activities and the support that I have on campus and in my living learning dorm. I have made many friends. The campus is easy to get around - no need for bus or really even a bike. I love the excitement on campus and the school spirit - Sic'Em Bears! I have enjoyed my classes especially the leadership classes. My professors always make time for students and the have many academic resources on campus to assist with homework and your classes. They also provide resources for personal support if needed. Everyone at Baylor wants you to succeed! It is easy to get involved in various activities and I have enjoyed many football games, basketball games and volley ball games.
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Christian Brothers High School
Private School
Memphis, TN
9-12
90
Senior: I love my school because the teachers want to see their students succeed while also giving them a challenge. He has tons of activities to choose from. The lunches are good on most days. The staff is very fun and friendly. The academics are amazing and prepare the students for college. They have ways to get help if you are struggling in a class. They counselors are easily accessible. They have many clubs and some are very unique. Students can easily make a club if they want. We have facilities for sports and education. Parents do get involved, however, I feel like they could be more involved. It is very diverse also. We have many different religions as well ethnicities. We have teachers at the school 24/7 so if you forget a book you can always go and get it.
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854 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
Private School
Sewanee, TN
6-12
38
Senior: It is generally a great school, with beautiful campus and good enmironment. Teachers here are kind and helpful. Although lots of excellent teachers left recently, most new teachers still have good teaching skills. Also, the faculty really care about students, if you need help, they will definitely talk to you and solve your concerns.
However, there are several limitations that hinder the school from getting a five star. It is too rural! It is literally located in the middle of nowhere. There are merely a few shops and chain restaurants, and for international students like me, we can only go there by school bus on Monday and weekends, sometimes on Wednesday. Also, drugs and cigerrates are present on compus.
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247 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Christian Brothers High School

Briarcrest Christian School

Memphis University School

St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School

McCallie School

Alcoa High School

Riverdale High School

Ravenwood High School

Knoxville Catholic High School

Grace Christian Academy

Montgomery Bell Academy

The Ensworth School

Brentwood Academy

Harpeth Hall School

Signal Mountain Middle/High School

Greeneville High School

Girls Preparatory School

Webb School of Knoxville

Union City High School

Christ Presbyterian Academy

Brentwood High School

Blackman High School

Fulton High School

Oakland High School

Lausanne Collegiate School

Baylor School

Christian Brothers High School

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School