For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,277 students in 37924, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37924, TN are Carter Elementary School and Holston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37924 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37924, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37924, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8455 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Holston Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
412 Bagwell Rd
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1173
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1173
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
37924, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 N. Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37924, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37924, TN include Carter Elementary School and Holston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37924?
3 public elementary schools are located in 37924.
What is the racial composition of students in 37924?
37924 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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