For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,277 students in 37924, TN (there are , serving 492 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 37924, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37924, TN are Carter Elementary School and Holston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37924 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37924, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37924, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8455 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Holston Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
412 Bagwell Rd
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1173
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1173
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
37924, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 N. Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37924, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37924, TN include Carter Elementary School and Holston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37924?
3 public schools are located in 37924.
What percentage of students in 37924 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 37924 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37924?
37924 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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