Best traditional public schools in Knoxville (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 68 schools in Knoxville, Tennessee. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 195Sequoyah ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 524 students
- 285Farragut Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 1,463 students
- 378Rocky Hill ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 476Blue Grass ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 623 students
- 576Northshore Elementary SchoolKnoxville · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 1,051 students
- 675Farragut IntermediateKnoxville · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 1,111 students
- 775West Valley Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 1,125 students
- 869Shannondale ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 969Hardin Valley Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 1,061 students
- 1065A L Lotts ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 936 students
- 1165Bearden ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 1263Hardin Valley ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 907 students
- 1361Ball Camp ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 550 students
- 1460Farragut High SchoolKnoxville · Public High35% Math proficiency · 2,073 students
- 1559L N STEM AcademyKnoxville · Public High27% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 1654Halls ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 705 students
- 1752Brickey McCloud ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 1848Sterchi ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 1944Hardin Valley AcademyKnoxville · Public High29% Math proficiency · 1,916 students
- 2043Fountain City ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 2140Career Magnet AcademyKnoxville · Public High5% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 2238Bearden Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 1,229 students
- 2338Amherst Elementary SchoolKnoxville · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 683 students
- 2438Bearden High SchoolKnoxville · Public High13% Math proficiency · 1,963 students
- 2537Beaumont Elementary/MagnetKnoxville · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 2636Gresham Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 2735Halls Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 945 students
- 2834Gap Creek ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary44.5% Math proficiency · 73 students
- 2933Cedar Bluff ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 1,047 students
- 3032Cedar Bluff Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 3131West High SchoolKnoxville · Public High16% Math proficiency · 1,474 students
- 3230Mt Olive ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 215 students
- 3330South Knox ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 188 students
- 3430Karns Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 900 students
- 3530West Hills ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 712 students
- 3628Christenberry ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 3727Carter ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 3826Bonny Kate ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 3926New Hopewell ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 4025Karns ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 931 students
- 4122Ritta ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 529 students
- 4220Adrian Burnett ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 4318Halls High SchoolKnoxville · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,236 students
- 4416Central High SchoolKnoxville · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,265 students
- 4515South Doyle Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 830 students
- 4615Karns High SchoolKnoxville · Public High7% Math proficiency · 1,365 students
- 4715Dogwood ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 4814Norwood ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 4913South Doyle High SchoolKnoxville · Public High6% Math proficiency · 925 students
- 5013Holston Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 5112Chilhowee IntermediateKnoxville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 240 students
- 5212Pleasant Ridge ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 5310Whittle Springs Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 5410Spring Hill ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 559Mooreland Heights ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 569Inskip ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 579Lonsdale ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 588Pond Gap ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 597West Haven ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 605Fulton High SchoolKnoxville · Public High6% Math proficiency · 933 students
- 615Belle Morris ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 625Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology AcademyKnoxville · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 634Austin East High/MagnetKnoxville · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 663 students
- 644West View ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 653Northwest Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 798 students
- 663Green Magnet Math And Science AcademyKnoxville · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 672Vine Middle/MagnetKnoxville · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 681Maynard ElementaryKnoxville · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 109 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sequoyah Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 95.3 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 2 | Farragut Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84.8 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,463 |
| 3 | Rocky Hill Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.3 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 4 | Blue Grass Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 623 |
| 5 | Northshore Elementary School Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,051 |
| 6 | Farragut Intermediate Knoxville · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,111 |
| 7 | West Valley Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,125 |
| 8 | Shannondale Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 9 | Hardin Valley Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.9 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,061 |
| 10 | A L Lotts Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 936 |
| 11 | Bearden Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 12 | Hardin Valley Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 907 |
| 13 | Ball Camp Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 14 | Farragut High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 2,073 |
| 15 | L N STEM Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 16 | Halls Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 17 | Brickey McCloud Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 18 | Sterchi Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 47.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 19 | Hardin Valley Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,916 |
| 20 | Fountain City Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 21 | Career Magnet Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 22 | Bearden Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,229 |
| 23 | Amherst Elementary School Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 683 |
| 24 | Bearden High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 1,963 |
| 25 | Beaumont Elementary/Magnet Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 26 | Gresham Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 27 | Halls Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 945 |
| 28 | Gap Creek Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.4 Lower 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 73 |
| 29 | Cedar Bluff Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,047 |
| 30 | Cedar Bluff Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 31 | West High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 1,474 |
| 32 | Mt Olive Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 215 |
| 33 | South Knox Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 188 |
| 34 | Karns Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 900 |
| 35 | West Hills Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 712 |
| 36 | Christenberry Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 37 | Carter Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 38 | Bonny Kate Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 39 | New Hopewell Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 40 | Karns Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 931 |
| 41 | Ritta Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 42 | Adrian Burnett Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 43 | Halls High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,236 |
| 44 | Central High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,265 |
| 45 | South Doyle Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 46 | Karns High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,365 |
| 47 | Dogwood Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 48 | Norwood Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 49 | South Doyle High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 925 |
| 50 | Holston Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 51 | Chilhowee Intermediate Knoxville · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 52 | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 53 | Whittle Springs Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 54 | Spring Hill Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 55 | Mooreland Heights Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 56 | Inskip Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.2 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 57 | Lonsdale Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 58 | Pond Gap Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 7.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 59 | West Haven Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 6.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 60 | Fulton High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 5.4 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 61 | Belle Morris Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 4.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 62 | Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 4.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 63 | Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 4.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 663 |
| 64 | West View Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 3.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 65 | Northwest Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 3.2 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 66 | Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 2.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 67 | Vine Middle/Magnet Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 2.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 68 | Maynard Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 1.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 109 |
Sequoyah Elementary in Knoxville leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Knoxville with a Success Index (US) of 95.3. Of the 68 schools shown, 68 are public.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Knoxville?
Sequoyah Elementary in Knoxville, Tennessee ranks first among traditional public schools in Knoxville with a Success Index (US) of 95.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 524).
How are traditional public 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.