Knox County Public Schools
Knox County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
97
public schools
Total Enrollment
63,828
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Knox County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Knox County has 2 district entries. Knox County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 93 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Knoxville has the most listed schools, with 86 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 54 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
25 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
97
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
63,828
97 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
1% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Knox County
Knox County
Tennessee Schools for the Deaf
97 Public Schools in Knox County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 25 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 97 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Virtual Academy | Profile | Union County | Knoxville, 37918City: Midsize | KG–6 | Virtual | 2,168 |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37932Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,112 |
| Farragut High School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37922Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,096 |
| Bearden High School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37919City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,997 |
| West High School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37919City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,478 |
| Hardin Valley Elementary | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37932Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,415 |
| Karns High School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37931Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,394 |
| Powell High School | Profile | Knox County | Powell, 37849Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,347 |
| Farragut Middle School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37922Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,328 |
| Central High School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37918City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,294 |
| Halls High School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37938Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,265 |
| Cedar Bluff Elementary | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37923Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,226 |
| Karns Elementary | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37931Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,210 |
| Bearden Middle School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37909City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,187 |
| West Valley Middle School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37922Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,132 |
| Farragut Intermediate | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37922Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 1,110 |
| Northshore Elementary School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37922City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,099 |
| Halls Middle School | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37938Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,042 |
| Gibbs High School | Profile | Knox County | Corryton, 37721Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,040 |
| A L Lotts Elementary | Profile | Knox County | Knoxville, 37922Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,011 |
Tennessee Virtual Academy
Union County
Knoxville, 37918 / City: Midsize
Hardin Valley Academy
Knox County
Knoxville, 37932 / Suburb: Large
Farragut High School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37922 / Suburb: Large
Bearden High School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37919 / City: Midsize
West High School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37919 / City: Midsize
Hardin Valley Elementary
Knox County
Knoxville, 37932 / Suburb: Large
Karns High School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37931 / Suburb: Large
Powell High School
Knox County
Powell, 37849 / Suburb: Large
Farragut Middle School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37922 / Suburb: Large
Central High School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37918 / City: Midsize
Halls High School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37938 / Suburb: Large
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Knox County
Knoxville, 37923 / Suburb: Large
Karns Elementary
Knox County
Knoxville, 37931 / Suburb: Large
Bearden Middle School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37909 / City: Midsize
West Valley Middle School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37922 / Suburb: Large
Farragut Intermediate
Knox County
Knoxville, 37922 / Suburb: Large
Northshore Elementary School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37922 / City: Midsize
Halls Middle School
Knox County
Knoxville, 37938 / Suburb: Large
Gibbs High School
Knox County
Corryton, 37721 / Suburb: Large
A L Lotts Elementary
Knox County
Knoxville, 37922 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Knox County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Knox County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Knox County public school directory?
The directory lists 97 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Knox County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Knox County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Knox County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 25 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Knox County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Knox County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.