Karns High School vs Karns Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karns High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students
Karns Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
| Measure | Karns High School Knoxville, Tennessee | Karns Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 321 | #134 of 307 |
| National rank | #16039 of 16,910 | #11903 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,365 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 33% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karns Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 15.1).
- •Karns Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 7%).
- •Karns High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Karns High School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 900.
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 Karns High School better than Karns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Karns Middle School ranks higher (30.1 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Karns High School and Karns Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karns High School: 1,365. Karns Middle School: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karns High School and Karns Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Karns High School is 223rd of 321 and Karns Middle School is 134th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).