For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,018 students in 37920, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 37920, TN are South Doyle High School and Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper 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 32% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper 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: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 Upper 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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