For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 970 students in 37920, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 37920, TN are South Doyle High School and Tennessee School For The Deaf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37920 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37920, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37920 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Doyle High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37920, TN Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Doyle High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Tipton Station Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Tennessee School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 62%
37920, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 37920, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 37920, TN include South Doyle High School and Tennessee School For The Deaf High School.
How many public high schools are located in 37920?
2 public high schools are located in 37920.
What is the racial composition of students in 37920?
37920 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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