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2023 Best Schools in Tennessee

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  1. #3 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    Lausanne Collegiate School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MEMPHIS, TN,

    PK, K-12,

    84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Lausanne is a school that subscribes to the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which prepares students for college by challenging them to create and question knowledge rather than to...Using the IB curriculum, Lausanne challenges its students with rigorous classes that are made easier by teachers that are willing to support their students through years of experience and dedication. Lausanne is extremely safe, and maintains a healthy physical/mental environment for students of all backgrounds.The school hosts plenty of sports, clubs, and arts events, but is sometimes criticized for focus on athletics over other areas of extracurricular activities.Additionally, the school has somewhat outdated facilities (very weak/spotty wifi, older classrooms), but has plans for renovation and new development. It is to be noted that these plans have existed....

    Read 84 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 917,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  2. #1 Best Public High Schools in Tennessee.

    Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School

    Metro Nashville Public Schools, TN,

    9-12,

    561 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Hume-Fogg is very academically focused, but there is also time for students to explore their interests and have fun. All academic classes at Hume-Fogg are honors or AP classes, but it is very....

    Read 561 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 907,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  3. #7 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    McCallie School

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    Private School,

    CHATTANOOGA, TN,

    6-12,

    195 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says My freshman year at McCallie was great. I'm a science-oriented student and McCallie had so many opportunities for me to explore my interest. This year I joined the science bowl, biology research,....

    Read 195 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 979,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  4. #3 Best Public High Schools in Tennessee.

    Central Magnet School

    Blue checkmark.

    Rutherford County Schools, TN,

    6-12,

    502 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Central Magnet School is one of the top 10 schools in the nation. All of the students and teachers are incredibly intelligent. The class sizes are small, which means peers and teachers can build....

    Read 502 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,237,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  5. #10 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    Hutchison School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MEMPHIS, TN,

    PK, K-12,

    109 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I truly love Hutchison. I feel as though I have attained a well rounded education while continuing to excel in extracurriculars and service work. Hutchison also builds an amazing community for....

    Read 109 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 823,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  6. #11 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    Pleasant View School

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    Private School,

    MEMPHIS, TN,

    PK, K-12,

    21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Middle School Student says I have been attending PVS for my whole life and have never regretted coming to this school. PVS has provided the necessary resources to create an excellent environment for any student.The diversity....

    Read 21 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 383,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  7. #15 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    Battle Ground Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    FRANKLIN, TN,

    K-12,

    64 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My 9th grade daughter has been at BGA since 1st grade, and my 7th grade daughter has been since Kindergarten. It's difficult to put in to words how strongly my husband and I feel about this school. ...Our girls are loved, encouraged, challenged, and celebrated. There is a place for every student to shine, as athletics, the visual and performing arts, speech and debate, robotics, etc. are all....

    Read 64 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 905,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  8. #16 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    St. George's Independent School - Collierville Campus

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    COLLIERVILLE, TN,

    6-12,

    57 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We have two children enrolled at St. George’s and have enjoyed being part of the SGIS community for the last 11 years. It really does take a village to raise kids and we love that we have this level....

    Read 57 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,076,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  9. #4 Best Public High Schools in Tennessee.

    Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School

    Metro Nashville Public Schools, TN,

    7-12,

    496 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I love the environment that MLK creates for it's students. MLK works hard to challenge their students in academics and life. It expands their students knowledge and opportunities to different....

    Read 496 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,275,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  10. #17 Best Private High Schools in Tennessee.

    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

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    Private School,

    SEWANEE, TN,

    6-12,

    95 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Choosing St. Andrew's Sewanee School for our child was the best decision we have ever made. Changes were never easy for our child and this year had many of them; boarding students would be far from...My kid is very excited about their second year as a boarding student. Thank you all very much for the excellent work you do!.

    Read 95 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 236,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  11. #5 Best Public High Schools in Tennessee.

    Merrol Hyde Magnet School

    Sumner County Schools, TN,

    K-12,

    189 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Merrol Hyde really is what you make it. Some people hate it, some people love it. I personally was very involved in the school and did multiple clubs, sports, and leadership and I LOVED my time....

    Read 189 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 670,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  12. #6 Best Public High Schools in Tennessee.

    Brentwood High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Williamson County Schools, TN,

    9-12,

    352 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Great school! Enjoyed my experience at Brentwood High School because of the many choices of classes of all levels for academics. I had teachers that tried to build relationships with the students and....

    Read 352 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,739,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  13. #7 Best Public High Schools in Tennessee.

    Farragut High School

    Knox County Schools, TN,

    9-12,

    492 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Farragut is an amazing school. The opportunities available are amazing for a public school, however, a newly implemented program has definitely taken it down a notch. The school developed an Academy system where they force Freshman students to choose a pathway to go to, in other words, they are making 9th graders choose on what they want to do for the rest of...The school has also unfortunately implemented needless, and useless yet mandatory classes in addition to the normal lifetime wellness and PE classes that bring down students' GPAs. They also...Farragut has the makings of a great school and teaches many gifted children, however, poor management and administration have stunted the growth of the gifted students at Farragut..

    Read 492 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,005,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

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