Schools by Reading Proficiency in Knoxville (2025)
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Listed with official data; 69 schools in Knoxville, Tennessee. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 159L N STEM AcademyKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 27%
- 295Sequoyah ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 81% · 85%
- 360Farragut High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 72% · 35%
- 440Career Magnet AcademyKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 72% · 5%
- 585Farragut Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 65% · 74%
- 638Bearden High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 64% · 13%
- 778Rocky Hill ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 71%
- 876Blue Grass ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 67%
- 976Northshore Elementary SchoolKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 61% · 68%
- 1075Farragut IntermediateKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 59% · 68%
- 1175West Valley Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 59% · 62%
- 1269Shannondale ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 57% · 62%
- 1344Hardin Valley AcademyKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 57% · 29%
- 1469Hardin Valley Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 54% · 60%
- 1565A L Lotts ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 54% · 59%
- 1631West High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 53% · 16%
- 1765Bearden ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 62%
- 1863Hardin Valley ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 59%
- 1961Ball Camp ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 57%
- 2048Sterchi ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 47% · 47%
- 2152Brickey McCloud ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 45% · 53%
- 2254Halls ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 44% · 57%
- 2343Fountain City ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 42% · 47%
- 2438Bearden Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 42% · 37%
- 2536Gresham Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 41% · 36%
- 2618Halls High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 41% · 10%
- 2733Cedar Bluff ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 39% · 38%
- 2832Cedar Bluff Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 39% · 33%
- 2937Beaumont Elementary/MagnetKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 38% · 43%
- 3015Karns High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 38% · 7%
- 3130Mt Olive ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 37% · 37%
- 3230Karns Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 37% · 33%
- 3316Central High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 37% · 10%
- 3413South Doyle High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 36% · 6%
- 3535Halls Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 35% · 40%
- 3634Gap Creek ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 34.5% · 44.5%
- 3738Amherst Elementary SchoolKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 34% · 49%
- 3830West Hills ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 33% · 41%
- 3930South Knox ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 32% · 42%
- 4027Carter ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 32% · 38%
- 4126Bonny Kate ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 32% · 37%
- 4226New Hopewell ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 32% · 37%
- 4325Karns ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 32% · 36%
- 4422Ritta ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 27% · 36%
- 4512Chilhowee IntermediateKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 27% · 22%
- 4612Pleasant Ridge ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 27% · 22%
- 4713Holston Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 27% · 21%
- 4828Christenberry ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 26% · 44%
- 4920Adrian Burnett ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 26% · 35%
- 5015South Doyle Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 25% · 26%
- 5115Dogwood ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 24% · 29%
- 529Emerald AcademyKnoxville · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 23% · 19%
- 539Mooreland Heights ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 22% · 22%
- 545Fulton High SchoolKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 22% · 6%
- 554Austin East High/MagnetKnoxville · Public HighReading · math: 22% · 2.5%
- 569Inskip ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 18% · 24%
- 5714Norwood ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 17% · 32%
- 5810Spring Hill ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 17% · 25%
- 5910Whittle Springs Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 17% · 23%
- 608Pond Gap ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 17% · 22%
- 614West View ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 17% · 12%
- 625Belle Morris ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 16% · 17%
- 633Northwest Middle SchoolKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 15% · 11%
- 647West Haven ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 12% · 22%
- 653Green Magnet Math And Science AcademyKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 12% · 12%
- 662Vine Middle/MagnetKnoxville · Public MiddleReading · math: 12% · 9%
- 675Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology AcademyKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 11% · 19%
- 689Lonsdale ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 7.5% · 27%
- 691Maynard ElementaryKnoxville · Public ElementaryReading · math: 7.5% · 7.5%
| # | School | Sector | Reading · math | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L N STEM Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 27% | 58.7 Top 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 2 | Sequoyah Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81% · 85% | 95.3 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 3 | Farragut High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72% · 35% | 59.8 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 2,073 |
| 4 | Career Magnet Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72% · 5% | 39.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 5 | Farragut Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65% · 74% | 84.8 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,463 |
| 6 | Bearden High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64% · 13% | 38.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 1,963 |
| 7 | Rocky Hill Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62% · 71% | 78.3 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 8 | Blue Grass Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62% · 67% | 76.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 623 |
| 9 | Northshore Elementary School Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61% · 68% | 76.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,051 |
| 10 | Farragut Intermediate Knoxville · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 59% · 68% | 75.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,111 |
| 11 | West Valley Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59% · 62% | 74.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,125 |
| 12 | Shannondale Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57% · 62% | 69.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 13 | Hardin Valley Academy Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57% · 29% | 44.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,916 |
| 14 | Hardin Valley Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54% · 60% | 68.9 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,061 |
| 15 | A L Lotts Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54% · 59% | 64.5 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 936 |
| 16 | West High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53% · 16% | 31.1 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 1,474 |
| 17 | Bearden Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52% · 62% | 64.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 18 | Hardin Valley Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52% · 59% | 62.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 907 |
| 19 | Ball Camp Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52% · 57% | 60.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 20 | Sterchi Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 47% · 47% | 47.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 21 | Brickey McCloud Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45% · 53% | 51.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 22 | Halls Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44% · 57% | 53.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 23 | Fountain City Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42% · 47% | 43.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 24 | Bearden Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42% · 37% | 38.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,229 |
| 25 | Gresham Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41% · 36% | 36.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 26 | Halls High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41% · 10% | 17.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,236 |
| 27 | Cedar Bluff Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39% · 38% | 33.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,047 |
| 28 | Cedar Bluff Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39% · 33% | 31.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 29 | Beaumont Elementary/Magnet Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38% · 43% | 37.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 30 | Karns High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38% · 7% | 15.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,365 |
| 31 | Mt Olive Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37% · 37% | 30.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 215 |
| 32 | Karns Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37% · 33% | 30.1 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 900 |
| 33 | Central High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37% · 10% | 15.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,265 |
| 34 | South Doyle High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36% · 6% | 13.1 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 925 |
| 35 | Halls Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35% · 40% | 34.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 945 |
| 36 | Gap Creek Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.5% · 44.5% | 34.4 Lower 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 73 |
| 37 | Amherst Elementary School Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34% · 49% | 38.1 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 683 |
| 38 | West Hills Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33% · 41% | 30.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 712 |
| 39 | South Knox Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32% · 42% | 30.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 188 |
| 40 | Carter Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32% · 38% | 27.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 41 | Bonny Kate Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32% · 37% | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 42 | New Hopewell Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32% · 37% | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 43 | Karns Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32% · 36% | 25.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 931 |
| 44 | Ritta Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27% · 36% | 21.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 45 | Chilhowee Intermediate Knoxville · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 27% · 22% | 12.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 46 | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27% · 22% | 12.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 47 | Holston Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27% · 21% | 13.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 48 | Christenberry Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26% · 44% | 27.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 49 | Adrian Burnett Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26% · 35% | 20.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 50 | South Doyle Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25% · 26% | 15.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 51 | Dogwood Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24% · 29% | 14.9 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 52 | Emerald Academy Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 23% · 19% | 8.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 53 | Mooreland Heights Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22% · 22% | 9.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 54 | Fulton High School Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22% · 6% | 5.4 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 55 | Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22% · 2.5% | 4.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 663 |
| 56 | Inskip Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18% · 24% | 9.2 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 57 | Norwood Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17% · 32% | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 58 | Spring Hill Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17% · 25% | 9.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 59 | Whittle Springs Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17% · 23% | 10.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 60 | Pond Gap Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17% · 22% | 7.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 61 | West View Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17% · 12% | 3.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 62 | Belle Morris Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16% · 17% | 4.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 63 | Northwest Middle School Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15% · 11% | 3.2 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 64 | West Haven Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12% · 22% | 6.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 65 | Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12% · 12% | 2.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 66 | Vine Middle/Magnet Knoxville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12% · 9% | 2.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 67 | Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11% · 19% | 4.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 68 | Lonsdale Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 7.5% · 27% | 9.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 69 | Maynard Elementary Knoxville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 7.5% · 7.5% | 1.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 109 |
L N STEM Academy in Knoxville leads the 2025 list of schools by reading proficiency in Knoxville with Reading · math 82% · 27%. Of the 69 schools shown, 68 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Tennessee schools by reading proficiency rankings, every school on the Knoxville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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L N STEM Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee ranks first among schools by reading proficiency in Knoxville with Reading · math 82% · 27% (Enrollment: 588).
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Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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