Tennessee continues to progress in education. It ranks in the middle at 32 on a list of most education quality. Read our reports on 2022 Most & Least Educated States and States with Best & Worst Public School Systems for more. According to U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 rankings, Tennessee is ranked 28th in overall education quality. The state has seen improved scores in college readiness, with its high school graduation rate surpassing the national average at 88%.