Tennessee graduation rate improves for third straight year

By , Chalkbeat Tennessee Updated: October 30, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: October 30, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Tennessee graduation rates had steadily risen for about 10 years before the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions triggered a three-year slide in the state.

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Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Tennessee. She joined Chalkbeat from The Tennessean, where she covered state politics and government policy. Melissa is an Alabama native who grew up on military bases in Japan and England before graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism.


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