For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 18,188 students in Knox County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, TN are Farragut High School, L N Stem Academy and Career Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Knox County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Farragut High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farragut High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Grades: 9-12
| 2,067 students
Rank: #22.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Career Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1731
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Bearden High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin Valley Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: #66.
535 Chickamauga Avenue Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #77.
Halls High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4321 East Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7757
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #88.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Jacksboro Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1400
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #99.
Karns High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-8670
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #1010.
Gibbs High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7628 Tazewell Pike
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-9130
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-9130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Richard Yoakley School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1414.
Powell High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2136 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #1515.
South Doyle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Tipton Station Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Grades: 9-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #1616.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-4477
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #1717.
Austin East High/magnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 M L King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-3792
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-3792
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1818.
Fulton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2509 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1240
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1240
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #1919.
Ridgedale Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Ridgedale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Byington Solway Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Karns Annex Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Grades: 3-5
| 570 students
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
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
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Grades: Inquire with school
| 101 students
North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, TN include Farragut High School, L N Stem Academy and Career Magnet Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County, TN?
21 public high schools are located in Knox County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, TN?
Knox County, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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