📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
16 Rated Districts in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
TCAP 2025–26 · percentile among Tennessee districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Williamson County School District | Franklin | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Franklin Special School District | Franklin | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Wilson County School District | Lebanon | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #4 | Sumner County School District | Gallatin | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #5 | Trousdale County School District | Hartsville | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #6 | Rutherford County School District | Murfreesboro | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #7 | Dickson County School District | Dickson | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #8 | Lebanon Special School District | Lebanon | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #9 | Murfreesboro City School District | Murfreesboro | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #10 | Smith County School District | Carthage | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #11 | Macon County School District | Lafayette | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #12 | Cheatham County School District | Ashland City | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #13 | Robertson County School District | Springfield | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #14 | Hickman County School District | Centerville | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #15 | Maury County School District | Columbia | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #16 | Cannon County School District | Woodbury | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
Best School Districts in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from TCAP 2025–26 (Tennessee) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area, the highest-rated is Williamson County School District (Franklin), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Tennessee districts on TCAP 2025–26 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.