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Best Tennessee Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 special education public high schools serving 1,088 students in Tennessee.

The top-ranked special education public high schools in Tennessee are Shrine School, Harris-hillman Special Education and Tenn School For Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tennessee special education public high schools have an score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).

Tennessee special education public high school have a of 50%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Harris-hillman Special Education, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Tennessee (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Shrine School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 20%

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4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400

Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Harris-hillman Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085

Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #33.

Tenn School For Blind

Special Education School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Bottom 50%

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115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300

Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #44.

Knox Adaptive Education Center

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020

Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #55.

Cora Howe School

Special Education School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
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Bottom 50%

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1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545

Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #66.

Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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Bottom 50%

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2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500

Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: n/an/a

Avon School

Special Education School

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310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124

Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Tennessee?

The top-ranked special education public high schools in Tennessee include Shrine School, Harris-hillman Special Education and Tenn School For Blind.

How many special education public high schools are located in Tennessee?

7 special education public high schools are located in Tennessee.

What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?

Tennessee special education public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).