Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek serves the southwest part of Hendersonville, TN, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek's student population of 641 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is 0.58, which is less 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
#339 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek's ranking?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is ranked #339 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek often compared to?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creekis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek?
641 students attend Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek offer ?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek part of?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County School District.
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