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Knox County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 94 public schools serving 60,426 students in Knox County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Knox County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
94 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
60,426 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
4,026 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Knox County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
# American Indian Students
83 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,399 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7,237 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
7,772 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
40,501 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
71 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,363 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,588
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
4,449
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,330
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,404
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,349
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,662
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,388
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,320
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,552
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,571
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,918
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,874
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,515
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,506
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,808 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,122 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$653 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$612 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,808
$12,157
Spending / Student
$10,122
$11,647
Best Knox County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Farragut Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Morrell Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7844
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Grass Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Blue Grass Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-7864
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-7864
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Farragut Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
208 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-6703
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-6703
Grades: 3-5
| 1,098 students
Rank: #66.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1889 Thunderhead Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 670-4104
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 670-4104
Grades: PK-5
| 1,109 students
Rank: #77.
Farragut High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Grades: 9-12
| 2,067 students
Rank: #88.
Shannondale Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5316 Shannondale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #99.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5717 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9000
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9000
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9118 George Williams Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1111.
Hardin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11445 Hardin Valley Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 470-2088
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 470-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 1,305 students
Rank: #1212.
A L Lotts Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9320 Westland Dr
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-8611
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-8611
Grades: PK-5
| 949 students
Rank: #1313.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Ball Camp Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
535 Chickamauga Avenue Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Corryton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 Corryton Rd
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 687-4573
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 687-4573
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
New Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
757 Kimberlin Hgts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #1919.
Hardin Valley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Steele
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #2020.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2507 Maryville Pike S W
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2170
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #2121.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7502 Andersonville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2222.
Beaumont Elementary/magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1211 Beaumont Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #2323.
Gap Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Rank: #2424.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 East Brushy Valley Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2525.
Sterchi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Oaklett Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2626.
Bearden High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #2727.
Brickey Mccloud Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Dry Gap Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Grades: PK-5
| 869 students
Rank: #2828.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1711 Spring St
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Grades: K-5
| 779 students
Rank: #2929.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7715 Tazewell Pike
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-1497
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-1497
Grades: PK-5
| 909 students
Rank: #3030.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 Vanosdale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #3131.
Hardin Valley Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11345 Hardin Valley Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 690-9690
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 690-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 2,096 students
Rank: #3232.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-4477
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #3333.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Schaad Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #3434.
Karns Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #3535.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3329 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knox County School District?
Knox County School District manages 94 public schools serving 60,426 students.
What is the rank of Knox County School District?
Knox County School District is ranked #50 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County School District?
67% of Knox County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knox County School District?
Knox County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Knox County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,122 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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