Top 10 Best Knox County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 16,439 students in Knox County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, TN are Farragut Middle School, West Valley Middle School and Hardin Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Knox County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farragut Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #22.
West Valley Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9118 George Williams Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin Valley Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2280 Steele
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #44.
Bearden Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Francis Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #55.
Powell Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3329 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Bluff Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
707 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7891
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Halls Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4317 East Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #88.
Gresham Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Gresham Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #99.
Karns Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1010.
Gibbs Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7625 Tazewell
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1111.
South Doyle Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1212.
Emerald Academy
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Richard Yoakley School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1616.
Tennessee Virtual Academy
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1924 Dutch Valley Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Grades: K-8
| 3,036 students
Rank: #1717.
Holston Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgedale Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Ridgedale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1919.
Whittle Springs Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2020.
Vine Middle/magnet
Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 594-4461
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #2121.
Northwest Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 594-1345
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, TN

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Grades: 3-5
| 570 students
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Mckeesport Avts (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Grades: Inquire with school
| 101 students
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, TN include Farragut Middle School, West Valley Middle School and Hardin Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County, TN?
22 public middle schools are located in Knox County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, TN?
Knox County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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