Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy vs Knoxville Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
Knoxville Preparatory
Knoxville · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
91 students
| Measure | Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy Knoxville, Tennessee | Knoxville Preparatory Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 95 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is the larger school with 95 students compared with 91.
- •Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is a public school while Knoxville Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy better than Knoxville Preparatory?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and Knoxville Preparatory?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy: 95. Knoxville Preparatory: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and Knoxville Preparatory rank in Tennessee?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is unranked and Knoxville Preparatory is unranked among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).