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Enrollment by School Type
1,139,217 students enrolled
- Public980,71286%
- Private108,25510%
- Charter50,2504%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 42,171 | 52 | 8.7 / 10 |
2 Germantown Municipal School District Germantown | 6,026 | 7 | 7.9 / 10 |
3 Johnson City School District Johnson City | 8,001 | 13 | 7.2 / 10 |
4 Maryville School District Maryville | 5,671 | 8 | 7.2 / 10 |
5 | 578 | 1 | 6.8 / 10 |
6 Franklin School District Franklin | 3,190 | 8 | 6.7 / 10 |
7 Trousdale County School District Hartsville | 1,407 | 3 | 6.5 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Staff trained on privilege, oppression
Alleged statewide incident in Tennessee
A school district conducted a staff training session focusing on concepts of privilege and oppression. The training included discussions on White Christian privilege and the oppression of polyamorous individuals. This event aimed to educate staff on these ideological topics.
Hamilton County 'white privilege' training
Alleged incident in Hamilton County School District · Tennessee
The Hamilton County School District conducted a 'white privilege' training for its teachers. The curriculum included controversial statements about race and racism. The district later stated that the presentation slides were taken out of context.
Teacher's unapproved racial lesson
Alleged incident at Sterchi Elementary School · Knox County School District · Tennessee
A school district investigated an elementary art teacher for using unapproved materials in a lesson for 4th and 5th graders. The lesson included a book and video with controversial statements regarding police and race. This prompted a district-level investigation into the curriculum violation.
Tennessee Group Opposes Indoctrination
Alleged statewide incident in Tennessee
A Tennessee-based organization is launching a tour to promote constitutional values and address concerns about perceived indoctrination within schools. The group aims to mobilize citizens to advocate for personal liberties in the educational system. This initiative reflects a broader concern about the content and methods of teaching.
Board Member, Equity Audit, Race
Alleged incident in Knox County School District · Tennessee
A school district partnered with a consulting firm, whose CEO is also a school board member, to conduct an equity audit. The audit recommended race-based affinity groups and hiring practices for educators. Despite the district denying a contract, a foundation paid the consulting group for this work.