Best Schools in Knox County, TN
Knox County, TN has 132 public schools (20 high, 18 middle, 77 elementary) serving 72,383 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Knox County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knox County, TN
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L N Stem Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
2. Farragut High School
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Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2096 Students
3. Career Magnet Academy
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
4. Hardin Valley Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2112 Students
5. Bearden High School
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Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1997 Students
6. West High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1478 Students
7. Karns High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students
8. Central High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students
9. Powell High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
10. Gibbs High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, TN
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farragut Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1328 Students
2. West Valley Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students
3. Hardin Valley Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
4. Powell Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
5. Bearden Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1187 Students
6. Cedar Bluff Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
7. Gibbs Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
8. Halls Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students
9. Gresham Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
10. Karns Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, TN
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sequoyah Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
2. Northshore Elementary School
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1099 Students
3. Blue Grass Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
4. Farragut Intermediate
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Knox County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1110 Students
5. Rocky Hill Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 746 Students
6. South Knox Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
7. Hardin Valley Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1415 Students
8. Bearden Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
9. A L Lotts Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1011 Students
10. Gap Creek Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 70 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knox County, TN has a total population of 478,971 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knox County, 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 Knox County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knox County, 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 Knox County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, TN
How many schools are in Knox County, TN?
Knox County, TN has 132 public schools: 20 high schools, 18 middle schools and 77 elementary schools, serving 72,383 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 132 schools in Knox County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Knox County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knox County?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
5 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Knoxville (82)
- Corryton (4)
- Powell (4)
- Strawberry Plains (3)
- Mascot (1)
School districts (2)
- Knox County (91 schools)
- Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (3 schools)