Best Schools in 37709, TN
37709, TN has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,523 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 37709 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 37709, TN
The top high schools in 37709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gibbs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
2. Carter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
3. Grainger Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in 37709, TN
The top middle schools in 37709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutledge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
2. Gibbs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 37709, TN
The top elementary schools in 37709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corryton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
2. Joppa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
3. East Knox Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 37709, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
37709, TN has a total population of 3,969 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 37709, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 37709, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 37709, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 37709, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 37709, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 37709, TN
How many schools are in 37709, TN?
37709, TN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,523 students in total.
How do schools in 37709 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 37709 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 37709 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 37709?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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