For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 813 students in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in South Knoxville is South Doyle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Doyle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN include South Doyle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Recent Articles

What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.

Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.

Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.