Districts
Tennessee is comprised of 147 public school districts across the state that engage with the department's strategic initiatives to support students and accelerate academic achievement. Our districts and schools make strategic interventions, engage in the department’s innovative programs, and provide a safe, healthy learning environment for teachers and students each and every day.
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TDOE Announces School and District Designations for 2023-24 School Year
Nashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced school and district designations for the 2023-24 school year, including Reward Schools, Exemplary Districts, and In Need of Improvement districts. These designations are based on various performance indicators, including student achievement and growth.
Read full storyTDOE Releases 2023-24 Graduation Rate Data
Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2023-24 statewide graduation rate is 92.1 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2022-23 school year at 90.6 percent.
Read full storyTDOE & Belmont University Name 57 School Leaders to 2024-25 Tennessee Rural Principals Network
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with Belmont University, announced 57 school leaders selected to the 2024-25 cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network (TRPN), which is a comprehensive approach to improve the preparation, retention, and development of principals in rural communities across Tennessee.
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