The Tennessee Department of Education has released district-level results from the 2025-26 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), showing continued academic improvement in school systems across the state.
The results, now available through the department’s online TCAP dashboard, allow users to view performance by district, grade level, subject, student groups, and other categories. The data includes English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and social studies. Science results are not included because the subject is undergoing a standard-setting process this year.
State education officials said participation remained high, with 141 of Tennessee’s school districts recording participation rates of at least 97% and 125 districts exceeding 99%.
“These district-level results showcase the commitment and hard work of Tennessee districts and educators in preparing students for success,” Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds said. “By leveraging this data to guide decisions and strategic investments, Tennessee is prepared for the work that lies ahead as we continue to put our students first.”
Among the statewide highlights:
• Seventy-eight districts had more than 40% of students meeting or exceeding expectations in every tested subject.
• Thirty districts exceeded 50% proficiency across all tested subjects.
• Eighty-six districts improved proficiency in every subject compared with the 2024-25 school year.
• One hundred eighteen districts posted gains in every subject compared with the 2023-24 school year.
Alvin C. York Institute recorded the state’s largest improvement in math proficiency, increasing 9.1 percentage points from the previous year. Other notable gains included Trenton Special School District (7.4%), Lexington City Schools (7.1%) and Cocke County Schools (5.2%).
Overall, 27 districts reported math proficiency rates of at least 50%.
In English language arts, Morgan County Schools led the state with a 7.3-point increase, followed by Stewart County Schools at 6.6%.
University Schools-Memphis posted the highest ELA proficiency rate statewide at 73.9%, while Collierville Schools ranked second at 71.9%. Twenty-three districts reached or exceeded 50% proficiency in reading and language arts.
Williamson County Schools recorded Tennessee’s highest overall proficiency rate across all tested subjects at 73.9%, followed closely by Collierville Schools at 73.6%.
Dyersburg City Schools posted the largest overall improvement, increasing proficiency by six percentage points over last year. Lexington City Schools and Franklin Special School District also recorded notable gains.
John Bush, director of schools for Alvin C. York Institute, credited the district’s improvement to data-driven instruction and ongoing monitoring of student progress.
“We are very proud of the significant gains made by our students, who benefited from the exceptional instruction provided by our math teachers,” Bush said. “Multiple data points were used to meet students where they were and to drive future instruction, remediation, and enrichment for all students.”
Kim Worley, director of schools for Dyersburg City Schools, said the district’s success reflects the efforts of students, educators and families.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, and families,” Worley said. “While we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on ensuring every student continues to grow and thrive.”
Jason Golden, director of schools for Williamson County Schools, said the district remains focused on helping every student improve.
“With coaching support and dedicated time for teacher teams to focus on each student’s mastery of their course content, every student can grow,” Golden said. “We’re proud of last year’s results, but this intentional focus toward every student’s success is a continuing effort.”
The Tennessee Department of Education said individual student results will be available later this month through the TCAP Family Portal, where parents can review score reports and resources to support their children’s academic progress.
