Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Tennessee

The average student:teacher ratio in Tennessee public schools is approximately 15:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 5:1 Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Tennessee (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
2851 Webb Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Hickman County Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-12
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Marion Virtual Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-5
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Marion Virtual High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Milan High School Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
7060 East Van Hook St
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Parkway Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-12
300 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Fentress Co Adult High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Murrell At Glenn School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 298-8070
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
New Directions Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
North Cleveland Goal Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
209 Sunset Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Tullahoma Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
301 West Decherd St
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 454-2638
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 3-12
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
City University School Of Independence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Henry County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Tennessee Online Public School At Greeneville
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
129 W Depot St
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 787-8000
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Wilder Youth Development Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Grainger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
232 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Maryville Virtual School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
833 Lawrence Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-7121
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Morgan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Ridgedale Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
4600 Ridgedale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Riverside Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Roane County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
Vanguard Virtual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1320 West Main St, Suite 202
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-5304
Rank: #20 - 3120. - 31.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Rank: #32 - 4232. - 42.
The Academy At Opry Mills
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
433 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Rank: #32 - 4232. - 42.
Bedford County Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 3-10
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Rank: #32 - 4232. - 42.
Elementary Middle Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
635 Main
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0253
Rank: #32 - 4232. - 42.
Germantown Online Academy Of Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
3350 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Tennessee average public schools student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Tennessee?
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Tennessee?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Tennessee is Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center, with a value of 1:1.

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