Most Educated Cities in Tennessee
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Tennessee based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Belle Meade leads the ranking with a value of 89.0% and a population of 2,824.
The top three cities are Belle Meade (89.0%), Lookout Mountain (88.5%), and Statesville (84.0%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Tennessee.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Belle Meade | 89.0% | 2,824 |
| #2 | Lookout Mountain | 88.5% | 2,112 |
| #3 | Statesville | 84.0% | 264 |
| #4 | Oak Hill | 80.4% | 4,690 |
| #5 | Sewanee | 79.8% | 3,000 |
| #6 | Berry Hill | 79.3% | 1,944 |
| #7 | Forest Hills | 77.6% | 4,802 |
| #8 | Ridgeside | 76.2% | 907 |
| #9 | Brentwood | 74.5% | 45,272 |
| #10 | Signal Mountain | 73.7% | 8,861 |
| #11 | Germantown | 71.2% | 40,812 |
| #12 | Nolensville | 68.3% | 14,545 |
| #13 | Farragut | 65.1% | 24,309 |
| #14 | Franklin | 64.3% | 85,575 |
| #15 | Walden | 64.0% | 1,762 |
| #16 | Collierville | 60.6% | 51,212 |
| #17 | Thompson's Station | 60.6% | 7,855 |
| #18 | Lakeland | 55.7% | 14,068 |
| #19 | Tellico Village | 55.4% | 6,901 |
| #20 | Rarity Bay | 54.1% | 728 |
| #21 | Norris | 53.4% | 1,472 |
| #22 | Cumberland Gap | 53.1% | 330 |
| #23 | Gladeville | 52.1% | 2,263 |
| #24 | Fairmount | 51.8% | 1,932 |
| #25 | Arlington | 50.1% | 14,989 |
| #26 | Mount Juliet | 49.5% | 40,828 |
| #27 | Andersonville | 47.7% | 294 |
| #28 | Collegedale | 47.6% | 11,185 |
| #29 | Graball | 47.3% | 242 |
| #30 | Piperton | 47.3% | 2,457 |
| #31 | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee | 46.9% | 684,298 |
| #32 | Spring Hill | 46.0% | 53,585 |
| #33 | Frankewing | 45.8% | 83 |
| #34 | Walterhill | 45.4% | 119 |
| #35 | Falling Water | 45.3% | 2,090 |
| #36 | Kahite | 45.0% | 697 |
| #37 | Hendersonville | 43.6% | 62,390 |
| #38 | Red Bank | 43.4% | 11,960 |
| #39 | Karns | 43.1% | 3,835 |
| #40 | Wrigley | 43.0% | 114 |
| #41 | Wildersville | 42.2% | 138 |
| #42 | Johnson City | 41.8% | 71,455 |
| #43 | Pleasant Hill | 41.4% | 546 |
| #44 | Murfreesboro | 41.1% | 157,547 |
| #45 | Tusculum | 40.3% | 3,304 |
| #46 | Harrison | 40.0% | 8,446 |
| #47 | Prospect | 40.0% | 165 |
| #48 | Shackle Island | 40.0% | 4,164 |
| #49 | Apison | 39.5% | 4,397 |
| #50 | Oak Ridge | 39.4% | 32,088 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Tennessee?
Belle Meade ranks #1 for most educated cities in Tennessee with a value of 89.0% and a population of 2,824.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Tennessee?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Tennessee. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Tennessee compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Tennessee's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.