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American Schools / State detail

Tennessee

Tennessee spent $12,198 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #42 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$12,198
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#42/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
-
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
1,004,800
$12,256,154,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
18%
State
40%
Local
42%
Biggest districts in Tennessee
  1. Memphis-Shelby County Schools 109,797 $13,695
  2. Davidson County 80,651 $17,808
  3. Knox County 60,609 $11,187
  4. Rutherford County 50,707 $10,708
  5. Hamilton County 45,902 $14,785
  6. Williamson County 42,171 $11,899

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.