Knox County

The Knox County school district in Tennessee encompasses 92 schools, including 56 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, 18 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and exhibits a wide range of academic performance across its schools.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Farragut High School, which consistently ranks among the top 15 high schools in Tennessee, and Hardin Valley Academy, another high-performing high school. At the elementary level, Farragut Intermediate and Sequoyah Elementary are among the top-ranked schools in the state. The district also has a specialized magnet high school, L.N. STEM Academy, which is ranked 23rd in Tennessee.

While the district's overall 4-year graduation rate of 89.2% is on par with the state average, there are concerns around the 6.7% dropout rate and the 18.9% chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in test scores, suggesting a need to address equity and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The district's spending per student ranges from around $9,800 to $32,700, with an average of $13,500 per student, and student-teacher ratios vary from 3.1 to 53.4 students per teacher, with an average of 16.3 students per teacher.