Best high schools in Knoxville (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 12 schools in Knoxville, Tennessee. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 160Farragut High SchoolKnoxville · Public High35% Math proficiency · 2,073 students
- 259L N STEM AcademyKnoxville · Public High27% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 344Hardin Valley AcademyKnoxville · Public High29% Math proficiency · 1,916 students
- 440Career Magnet AcademyKnoxville · Public High5% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 538Bearden High SchoolKnoxville · Public High13% Math proficiency · 1,963 students
- 631West High SchoolKnoxville · Public High16% Math proficiency · 1,474 students
- 718Halls High SchoolKnoxville · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,236 students
- 816Central High SchoolKnoxville · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,265 students
- 915Karns High SchoolKnoxville · Public High7% Math proficiency · 1,365 students
- 1013South Doyle High SchoolKnoxville · Public High6% Math proficiency · 925 students
- 115Fulton High SchoolKnoxville · Public High6% Math proficiency · 933 students
- 124Austin East High/MagnetKnoxville · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 663 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farragut High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 2,073 |
| 2 | L N STEM Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 3 | Hardin Valley Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,916 |
| 4 | Career Magnet Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 5 | Bearden High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 1,963 |
| 6 | West High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 1,474 |
| 7 | Halls High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,236 |
| 8 | Central High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,265 |
| 9 | Karns High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,365 |
| 10 | South Doyle High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 925 |
| 11 | Fulton High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 5.4 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 12 | Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 4.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 663 |
Farragut High School in Knoxville leads the 2025 list of high schools in Knoxville with a Success Index (US) of 59.8. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Tennessee high schools rankings, every school on the Knoxville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Knoxville?
Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tennessee ranks first among high schools in Knoxville with a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,073).
How are high schools in Knoxville ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.