For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,525 students in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in South Knoxville are South Knox Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and South Doyle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Tipton Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
South Doyle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN include South Knox Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and South Doyle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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