South Knox Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 · Knox County
#470 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#38434 of 50,301 nationally
About South Knox Elementary
South Knox Elementary is a public elementary school located in Knoxville, in the Knox County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 188 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 470th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (40th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 188.
There are 78 schools in Knoxville; South Knox Elementary ranks 33rd of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- 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 South Knox Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Knox Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Green Magnet Math And Science Academy
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students · 1.2 km away
Dogwood Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students · 1.4 km away
L N STEM Academy
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
588 students · 1.7 km away
Vine Middle/Magnet
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students · 1.8 km away
South Doyle Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students · 2.4 km away
Emerald Academy
Knoxville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
451 students · 2.5 km away
Knoxville Preparatory
Knoxville · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
91 students · 3.1 km away
Maynard Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
109 students · 3.1 km away
Beaumont Elementary/Magnet
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students · 3.6 km away
Montgomery Village Child Development Center Inc.
Knoxville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Wearwood Elementary
Sevierville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
Valley Forge Elementary
Elizabethton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Erwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
190 students
Sharon School
Sharon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
190 students
Wilson Elementary
Crawford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
North Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Knox Elementary a good school?
South Knox Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 30.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #470 of 913 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 South Knox Elementary rank in Tennessee?
South Knox Elementary ranks #470 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #38434 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Knox Elementary?
South Knox Elementary had 188 students in 2025.
Is South Knox Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Knox Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Knox Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Knox Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.