The best Tennessee high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
Lipscomb Academy's Brody Hilliard (19) hits a two-RBI double against CPA during the fourth inning at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
There's been no shortage of talent to step onto the fields, tracks, and courts throughout Tennessee high school history.
The Volunteer State has produced legendary sports figures from Wilma Rudolph to Pat Summitt, Reggie White to Ed 'Too Tall' Jones to Steve Spurrier, and countless others.
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For many of the schools that produced such legendary talent, several continue the rich traditions. Others have joined the mix.
Which Tennessee high schools are currently the best for athletes
According to one study, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25…
25. Ravenwood High School (Brentwood)
Total number of sports: 13
24. Davidson Academy (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 15
23. Farragut High School (Knoxville)
Total number of sports: 17
22. Christian Academy of Knoxville (Knoxville)
Total number of sports: 19
21. Greeneville High School (Greeneville)
Total number of sports: 20
20. Lausanne Collegiate School (Memphis)
Total number of sports: 14
19. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 14
18. Brentwood Academy (Brentwood)
Total number of sports: 14
17. Whitehaven (Memphis)
Total number of sports: 18
16. The Ensworth School (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 17
15. Harpeth Hall (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 14
14. Maryville High School (Maryville)
Total number of sports: 17
Maryville's Ellie Stanley competes in the Women's 100 Yard Butterfly finals during the 2025 TISCA High School Swimming & Diving State Championship at the University of Tennessee's Allan Jones Aquatic Center in Knoxville on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
13. Trinity Christian Academy (Jackson)
Total number of sports: 13
12. Father Ryan (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 31
11. Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville)
Total number of sports: 26
10. Baylor School (Chattanooga)
Total number of sports: 22
9. Alcoa High School
Total number of sports: 18
8. Memphis University School (Memphis)
Total number of sports: 14
7. Hutchinson School (Memphis)
Total number of sports: 12
6. Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)
Total number of sports: 14
5. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 36
4. Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville)
Total number of sports: 17
3. Briarcrest Christian (Eads)
Total number of sports: 27
2. Girls Preparatory School (Chattanooga)
Total number of sports: 16
1. McCallie School (Chattanooga)
Total number of sports: 18
McCallie's Keylan Syam (26) runs the ball during the TSSAA Division II-AAA high school football championship against Baylor on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: The 25 best high schools for athletes in Tennessee
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