NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released data about ACT scores for the 2024 graduating cohort Tuesday.
Overall, the state average composite ACT score was 19.3, which is a 0.3-point improvement over the previous cohort. The overall statewide participation for the 2024 graduating class was 99%. More than a third of the cohort met the ACT benchmark, which is a score of at least 21.
A News 2 analysis found that of the four categories tested during the ACT, Tennessee’s 2024 graduating cohort was strongest in Reading and weakest in English.
| Average English Score | 18.1 |
| Average Math Score | 18.4 |
| Average Reading Score | 19.3 |
| Average Science Score | 18.9 |
“Tennessee strives to support every student in their college and career aspirations, including preparing them for the ACT assessment that can open up additional postsecondary scholarships and opportunities,” education commissioner Lizzette Reynolds said in a Tuesday press release. ”We commend districts and schools for their collective effort in improving the average composite score across the state.”
Williamson County Schools saw the highest percentage of all students meeting the ACT benchmark score at 78.7%. Other Middle Tennessee school districts showed significant growth in the number of students meeting the benchmark score, including the Oneida Special School District, which saw a 22.6 percentage point increase. Additionally, Tullahoma City Schools saw a 15.1 percentage point increase.
