Tennessee Schools See Gains in 2024-25 Letter Grades, Charter Schools Shine

Tennessee Charter School Center, Dec.23, 2025 -According to the 2024–25 State School Report Card released last Thursday, 355 schools across Tennessee earned an overall A—up from 290 last year. Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds highlighted the progress, saying, “We are inspired by the dedication of schools that excelled in School Letter Grades and are making a meaningful difference for students.” 

Public charter schools are seeing strong gains. Our analysis found 37% of Tennessee charter schools earned an A or B, with 30% improving their grade, compared to 26% of non-charter schools.

Nashville public charter schools earned A or B grades at more than twice the rate of non-charter schools, and 56% of Tennessee Charter School Commission-authorized schools earned an A. 

We encourage families to explore the state’s online School Report Card tool. It’s easy to search for your school and learn more about your child’s education, including test scores, growth data, and other important information to help support their success!

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