The Tennessee Department of Education released its annual list of the highest- and lowest-performing public schools and districts. Schools can receive one of four designations, with the top being “reward” status. In the 2023-24 school year, 377 schools across 97 districts earned reward status, a slight decrease from 400 schools in 98 districts the previous year. Districts are categorized into five designations, with the highest being “exemplary.” This year, 10 districts were named exemplary. The department’s designations were based on various performance categories.
