Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, South Doyle Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Doyle Middle School serves the southeastern part of Knoxville, TN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 80.8 square miles, where most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of this zone extends about 11.1 miles from the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Doyle Middle School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
60 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Every Student, Every Class, Every Day
School Rankings
South Doyle Middle 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 South Doyle Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1336 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 South Doyle Middle School's ranking?
South Doyle Middle School is ranked #1336 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Doyle Middle School often compared to?
South Doyle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Doyle Middle School?
830 students attend South Doyle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Doyle Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does South Doyle Middle School offer ?
South Doyle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Doyle Middle School part of?
South Doyle Middle School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is South Doyle Middle School located?
South Doyle Middle School is located in the South Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in South Knoxville.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
South Doyle Middle School is insufficient in all categories. The teachers try very hard but the students and the systems at the school are dysfunctional to say the least.
5 10/10/2025
I went there and had a very good time and loved all the teachers and all the extra stuff you get to do I thing Is you better be good if you want to pass because they will not take bad behavior from anyone at all.... hope everyone else likes and enjoys it has much as I did...
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