Fulton High School is a secondary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, opened in 1951. It has adopted the Small Learning Community model.
Serving 933 students in grades 9-12, Fulton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fulton High School serves the northeast part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 11 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive to the school, typically ranging from 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fulton High School's student population of 933 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
933 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
74 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fulton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Hispanic
39%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton High School's ranking?
Fulton High School is ranked #1621 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fulton High School often compared to?
Fulton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Austin East High/magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton High School?
The graduation rate of Fulton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Fulton High School?
933 students attend Fulton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fulton High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fulton High School offer ?
Fulton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fulton High School part of?
Fulton High School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fulton High School located?
Fulton High School is located in the Oakwood neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Oakwood.
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