Best middle schools in Knoxville (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 13 schools in Knoxville, Tennessee. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 185Farragut Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 1,463 students
- 275West Valley Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 1,125 students
- 369Hardin Valley Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 1,061 students
- 438Bearden Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 1,229 students
- 536Gresham Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 635Halls Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 945 students
- 732Cedar Bluff Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 830Karns Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 900 students
- 915South Doyle Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 830 students
- 1013Holston Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 1110Whittle Springs Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 123Northwest Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 798 students
- 132Vine Middle/MagnetKnoxville · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 382 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farragut Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84.8 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,463 |
| 2 | West Valley Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,125 |
| 3 | Hardin Valley Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.9 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,061 |
| 4 | Bearden Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,229 |
| 5 | Gresham Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 6 | Halls Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 945 |
| 7 | Cedar Bluff Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 8 | Karns Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 900 |
| 9 | South Doyle Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 10 | Holston Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 11 | Whittle Springs Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 12 | Northwest Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 3.2 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 13 | Vine Middle/Magnet Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 2.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 382 |
Farragut Middle School in Knoxville leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Knoxville with a Success Index (US) of 84.8. Of the 13 schools shown, 13 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Tennessee middle 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 middle school in Knoxville?
Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee ranks first among middle schools in Knoxville with a Success Index (US) of 84.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,463).
How are middle 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.