Summary:
Zip code 37920 contains 11 schools serving approximately 3,898 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades, primarily within Knox County Schools along with two specialized schools in the Tennessee Schools for the Deaf district.
Families in this area will find a stark contrast in school performance. South Knox Elementary is the top performer, ranking in the 85th percentile with 4 stars and posting 65.1% math proficiency, while Bonny Kate Elementary (81st percentile) leads in ELA at 60.9%. Other strong elementary options include New Hopewell Elementary and Gap Creek Elementary, both earning 4 stars. At the other end, Dogwood Elementary (13th percentile) and Mooreland Heights Elementary (21st percentile) struggle significantly, with math proficiency around 21-29% and chronic absenteeism above 30%. The only traditional middle school, South Doyle Middle, is improving but sits at the 48th percentile, and proficiency declines from 6th to 8th grade.
Attendance is a clear indicator of success in this zip code. The higher-performing elementary schools have chronic absenteeism between 14-20%, while the struggling schools and South Doyle High (33.7% absenteeism) have much higher rates. South Doyle High graduates 84.5% of students and shows strengths in Biology and US History, but faces challenges in math and dropout rates. The two Tennessee Schools for the Deaf serve a specialized population and should not be compared directly to Knox County schools, though the high school's 91.7% graduation rate is encouraging. Overall, this zip code shows that school-level factors drive outcomes, and the transition into middle school is a key area of concern.
Thank you for your feedback!