Powell Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Powell, Tennessee 37849 · Knox County
#109 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#10949 of 15,369 nationally
About Powell Middle School
Powell Middle School is a public middle located in Powell, in the Knox County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 810 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 109th of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (43th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 810.
There are 5 schools in Powell; Powell Middle School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Powell Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Powell Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Powell High School
Powell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students · 1.7 km away
Powell Elementary
Powell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students · 2.1 km away
Amherst Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students · 5.0 km away
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 5.1 km away
Northwest Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students · 5.9 km away
Norwood Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students · 5.9 km away
Claxton Elementary
Powell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 6.1 km away
Karns Preschool
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
106 students · 7.3 km away
Karns Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
931 students · 7.3 km away
West Haven Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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813 students
Warren County Middle School
McMinnville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
Hickory Ridge Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
Collierville Middle School
Collierville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students
Montgomery Central Middle
Cunningham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
Northeast Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Powell Middle School a good school?
Powell Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #109 of 307 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Powell Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Powell Middle School ranks #109 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #10949 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School had 810 students in 2025.
Is Powell Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Powell Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Powell Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Powell Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.