Tennessee Ranks Ninth in School Closure Rate
Tennessee averaged 1.3% of its schools closing each year between 2019-20 and 2025-26, the ninth-highest rate in the U.S.
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Tennessee Secondary Education News
In Tennessee, secondary education news means curriculum, graduation requirements, school programs and the high school experience. Reporting follows state-level standards and the daily life of middle and high schools.
Recent news
November 11, 2026
Mill Creek Teacher Receives TAG Horizon AwardGifted educator Cody Hawks is recognized by the Tennessee Association for the Gifted as a rising professional in the field.
November 10, 2026
Dylan Haley Decommits From Tennessee FootballThe three-star cornerback from Georgia has reopened his recruitment after being committed to the Volunteers since June.
November 10, 2026
Tennessee Expands Career Education in NovemberThe state Department of Education is marking Career Development Month while recognizing career and technical education programs that build in-demand skills.
November 6, 2026
Democrats Flip Six Tennessee House SeatsGains could complicate Republican plans to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship voucher program.
October 29, 2026
Tennessee Names Sycamore Elementary Teacher Top EducatorSTEM educator Jenna Burke earns state recognition for her unique approach to teaching resilience through classroom challenges.
October 10, 2026
Tennessee Charter Schools Have Sought More Facility FundsOperators cite significant rising costs and building shortages as two major schools delayed their planned openings.
October 8, 2026
TSSAA Filed Lawsuit Against Main Street MediaThe athletic association sought a court ruling on disclosing student athlete records to local media.
October 5, 2026
Stephanie Zhong Elected Tennessee FBLA PresidentA Hamilton County student has been elected to lead the state chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America.
October 3, 2026
Tennessee Candidates Discussed Education FundingLegislative hopefuls debated school spending and mental health support at a local forum.
October 2, 2026
Jenna Burke Named Tennessee Teacher of the YearThe state education department honored the Sycamore Elementary educator for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year.
More in Secondary Education
Tennessee reporting spans state-mandated curriculum changes, graduation requirements, programs that receive recognition and the ongoing effort to support student wellbeing. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where academic and extracurricular programs operate. Graduation rates and standardized testing outcomes are the structural features that shape how schools are evaluated across the state. Teacher recruitment and state funding levels are the two variables that define the scope of secondary instruction each year.