Tennessee High School Football Rankings Released

Tennessee, October 21, 2025

News Summary

The recent rankings for Tennessee high school football have been unveiled as teams head into the critical final weeks of the season. Utilizing a unique algorithm to determine standings, the rankings highlight top teams across various classifications. South Haven Christian leads in Class 8 Man, while Nashville Christian tops Class 1A. Several other schools also show competitive records as the playoffs approach, making Week 10 crucial for all teams involved. Fans can look forward to exciting matchups that could impact playoff positions.

Tennessee – The latest rankings for Tennessee high school football were released on October 20, 2025, as teams gear up for the final stretch of the regular season and prepare for playoffs. These rankings are computed using a linear algebra-based algorithm inspired by the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method, developed by Wes Colley, Ph.D., in the 1990s to mitigate subjectivity in collegiate sports selections.

Top teams across the state are showcasing their skills, with a varied performance record as they approach critical matchups in Week 10. In Class 8 Man, the top-ranked team is South Haven Christian from Springfield, TN, boasting a record of 8-1. Other prominent teams in this category include Christian Community (White House, TN) at 6-3, Tennessee Heat (Nashville, TN) at 2-7, Lancaster Christian Academy (Smyrna, TN) at 1-5, and Riverside Christian Academy (Fayetteville, TN) at 0-7.

In Class 1A, Nashville Christian leads with an impressive 7-1 record. Contenders in this class include Friendship Christian (Lebanon, TN) at 6-1 and three schools—Jackson Christian, University School of Jackson—both from Jackson, TN, and sitting at 7-1, along with Middle Tennessee Christian (Murfreesboro, TN) at 5-2.

The Class 2A rankings are topped by Battle Ground Academy from Franklin, TN, which holds a record of 7-1. Other top teams in this classification feature Franklin Road Academy (Nashville, TN) at 6-1, Boyd-Buchanan (Chattanooga, TN) at 7-0, as well as Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) and Grace Christian Academy (Knoxville, TN), at 7-1 and 6-2 respectively.

In Class 2-AA, Baylor of Chattanooga, TN, is currently in first with a perfect record of 7-0. Close contenders include Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, TN) also at 7-0, along with McCallie (Chattanooga, TN), Ensworth (Nashville, TN), and Memphis University (Memphis, TN) each having records of 6-2.

Meanwhile, in Class 2-AAA, Milan maintains the lead with an undefeated 8-0 season, while Happy Valley is also performing well with a 9-0 record. Class 3A features Elizabethton with a record of 7-1. In higher classifications, Alcoa (Class 4A) is dominating with 8-0, Page (Franklin, TN) leads Class 5A at 7-0, and Oakland (Murfreesboro, TN) is the frontrunner in Class 6A, also having an unblemished record of 8-0.

The schedule for Week 10 highlights several key matchups including Knoxville Carter at Alcoa, Ensworth at Baylor, Dobyns Bennett at Bearden, and Franklin at Brentwood. Local teams are facing schedule modifications due to fall breaks, making the preparation for these games crucial.

As the regular season concludes, teams across all five classifications are gearing up for a decisive end to their season, with playoffs on the horizon.

FAQ Section

Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic

HERE Resources

Tennessee High School Football Rankings Released
Tri-Cities, TN Leads Radio Market with Top Stations
Tennessee Hosts Georgia in Key SEC Showdown Following Record-Setting Wins
University of Tennessee Recognized as Top Employer
University of Tennessee Renames College of Law to Honor Frank Winston
Chaos in College Football: SEC Struggles as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
Chaos in College Football: SEC Consumed by Self-Destruction and Surprising Upsets
Chaos Reigns as College Football Playoff Committee Faces Unprecedented Challenge
Nashville’s Vanderbilt Commodores Rise as College Football’s Unexpected ‘Ruiners’

Additional Resources

• The Tennessean: Week 10 Schedule
• Wikipedia: Tennessee High School Football
• Williamson Source: Week 9 Scores
• Google Search: Tennessee High School Football
• Knox News: East Tennessee Scores
• Google Scholar: Tennessee High School Football
• WJHL: Week 9 Highlights
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Tennessee High School Football
• The Tennessean: Week 10 Rankings
• Google News: Tennessee High School Football

Author: STAFF HERE BRISTOL WRITTER

The BRISTOL STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREBristol.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Bristol, Sullivan County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway, Border Bash concert series, and the Hot Bristol Night Car Show. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Believe in Bristol, and the Birthplace of Country Music, plus leading businesses in healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment that power the local economy such as Ballad Health, Strongwell, and Bristol Motor Speedway. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREChattanooga.com, HEREKnoxville.com, HEREMemphis.com, and HERENashville.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Tennessee's dynamic landscape.