For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,558 students in 37919, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 37919, TN are Bearden High School, West High School and Knox Adaptive Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37919 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37919, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37919 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bearden High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37919, TN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bearden High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-4477
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-4477
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 37919, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 37919, TN include Bearden High School, West High School and Knox Adaptive Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in 37919?
3 public high schools are located in 37919.
What is the racial composition of students in 37919?
37919 public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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