Best Schools in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN has a total of 300 schools including 85 high schools, 52 middle schools and 156 elementary schools. A total of 143,151 students attend Knoxville, TN schools. On average, schools in Knoxville score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Knoxville meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN has 85 high schools with 49,834 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Knoxville score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Knoxville meet expectations.
1. L N Stem Academy
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
2. Farragut High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2096 Students
3. Bearden High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1997 Students
4. Oak Ridge High School
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Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students
5. Oliver Springs High School
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Roane County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
6. Powell High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
7. Hardin Valley Academy
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2112 Students
8. Alcoa High School
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Alcoa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
9. Karns High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students
10. Gibbs High School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN has 52 middle schools with 30,570 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Knoxville score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Knoxville meet expectations.
1. Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
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Maryville • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 862 Students
2. Farragut Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1328 Students
3. Coulter Grove Intermediate School
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Maryville • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 881 Students
4. Hardin Valley Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
5. Creekland Middle School
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Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1511 Students
6. West Valley Middle School
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Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students
7. Cherokee Middle School
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Roane County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
8. North Middle School
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Loudon County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
9. Midway Middle School
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Roane County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
10. Jefferson Middle School
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Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN has 156 elementary schools with 61,822 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Knoxville score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Knoxville meet expectations.
1. Sequoyah Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
2. Blue Grass Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
3. Northshore Elementary School
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1099 Students
4. Farragut Intermediate
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Knox County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1110 Students
5. Sam Houston Elementary
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Maryville • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 503 Students
6. Carpenters Elementary School
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Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
7. Rocky Hill Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 746 Students
8. Hardin Valley Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1415 Students
9. Foothills Elementary
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Maryville • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 640 Students
10. A L Lotts Elementary
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Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1011 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knoxville, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knoxville, TN has a total population of 903,300 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knoxville, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knoxville, TN.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Knoxville, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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