Best Schools in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,948 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in South Knoxville don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
The top high schools in South Knoxville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Doyle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
The top middle schools in South Knoxville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Doyle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
The top elementary schools in South Knoxville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Knox Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
2. Dogwood Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
3. Mooreland Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
4. Mead Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 64 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN has a total population of 10,382 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Knoxville, 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 South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Knoxville, Knoxville, 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 South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
How many schools are in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,948 students in total.
How do schools in South Knoxville perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in South Knoxville score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in South Knoxville don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Knoxville?
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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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations