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Best Schools in Powell, TN
Powell, TN has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 15,180 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Powell don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Powell, TN
The top high schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Karns High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students
2. Clinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students
4. Powell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
5. Halls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Powell, TN
The top middle schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
2. Halls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students
3. Karns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
4. Clinton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Powell, TN
The top elementary schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students
2. Brickey Mccloud Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 888 Students
3. Karns Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1210 Students
4. Copper Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
5. Powell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students
6. Claxton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Powell, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Powell, TN has a total population of 27,367 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Powell, 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 Powell, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Powell, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Powell, 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 Powell, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Powell, TN
How many schools are in Powell, TN?
Powell, TN has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 15,180 students in total.
How do schools in Powell perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Powell score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Powell don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Powell?
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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Powell
5 of 5 schools in Powell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Powell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.