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Tennessee spent a total of
$9.6 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
60.7% of that was on
instruction, 34.0% on support
services, and 5.3% on other costs.
Tennessee spent a total of
$9,693
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 60.7% of that was on
instruction, 34.0% on support
services, and 5.3% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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Tennessee Department of Education
$22.6 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
41,260
projects
funded
14,280
teachers
funded
155,537
donors
2,819
projects
for
basic supplies
5,984
projects for
technology
5,199
projects for
books
1,370
projects
for
art supplies
Tennessee Department of Education has received support from
73,973 individuals from Tennessee and
40,782 individuals out-of-state.