For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 656 students in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
The top ranked public high school in East Knoxville is Austin East High/magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Austin East High/magnet, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin East High/magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 M L King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-3792
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-3792
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN include Austin East High/magnet.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of East Knoxville, Knoxville public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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