West High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 · Knox County
#104 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#13104 of 16,910 nationally
About West High School
West High School is a public high located in Knoxville, in the Knox County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,474 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 104th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,474.
There are 78 schools in Knoxville; West High School ranks 31st of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- 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 West High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pond Gap Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 1.1 km away
Sequoyah Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 1.5 km away
West View Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
204 students · 2.5 km away
Bearden Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 2.7 km away
Maynard Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
109 students · 3.8 km away
West Haven Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 4.0 km away
Beaumont Elementary/Magnet
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students · 4.1 km away
Lonsdale Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students · 4.1 km away
Emerald Academy
Knoxville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
451 students · 4.2 km away
L N STEM Academy
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
588 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Beech Sr High School
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
William Blount High School
Maryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
Fred J Page High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
Morristown East High
Morristown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,468 students
Morristown West High
Morristown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,458 students
Nolensville High School
Nolensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West High School a good school?
West High School has a Success Index (US) of 31.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #104 of 321 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 West High School rank in Tennessee?
West High School ranks #104 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #13104 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West High School?
West High School had 1,474 students in 2025.
Is West High School a elementary school or a high school?
West High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.