Knox County
60,185 Students
95 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 400 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, Knox County Schools operates as an active, traditional public school district serving the vibrant, large-suburb setting of the greater Knoxville metropolitan area. As a comprehensive non-charter public school system, the district oversees 95 operational schools, delivering continuous academic programming spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Its expansive institutional footprint makes it a central pillar of the local community, offering accessible public education across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels to prepare students for higher education and future careers.
According to federal data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Knox County Schools serves a substantial student body of 60,185 enrolled learners, including 31,087 male and 29,098 female students. The student population represents a diverse demographic tapestry, anchored by a large core of White learners alongside significant Hispanic, Black, multiracial, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander student communities. While full-time equivalent staffing metrics—including teacher and support personnel counts—are unreported in this specific dataset snapshot, the district's scale underscores a major operational infrastructure. Parents, students, and educational researchers can learn more about district initiatives and community resources by visiting their official portal at knoxschools.org.
According to federal data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Knox County Schools serves a substantial student body of 60,185 enrolled learners, including 31,087 male and 29,098 female students. The student population represents a diverse demographic tapestry, anchored by a large core of White learners alongside significant Hispanic, Black, multiracial, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander student communities. While full-time equivalent staffing metrics—including teacher and support personnel counts—are unreported in this specific dataset snapshot, the district's scale underscores a major operational infrastructure. Parents, students, and educational researchers can learn more about district initiatives and community resources by visiting their official portal at knoxschools.org.
95
Total Schools
60,185
Total Students
4,127.6
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 38,136 |
| Hispanic | 8,910 |
| Black | 7,720 |
| Asian | 1,605 |
| Two or More | 3,647 |
| American Indian | 86 |
| Pacific Islander | 81 |
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White38,136 (63.4%)
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Hispanic8,910 (14.8%)
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Black7,720 (12.8%)
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Two or More3,647 (6.1%)
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Asian1,605 (2.7%)
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American Indian86 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander81 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 56 |
| Middle | 18 |
| High | 20 |
| Other | 5 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 2 Charter Schools |
| Number of schools: | 95 |
| Students: | 60,185* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 4,127.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
Schools in Knox County
Found 99 Schools
609 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
359 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
788 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
705 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,236 Students
High School 9th - 12th
945 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
1,916 Students
High School 9th - 12th
907 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,061 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
461 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
505 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
931 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,365 Students
High School 9th - 12th
900 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
106 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
119 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
223 Students
High School 9th - 12th
141 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
42 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
359 Students
Other 1st - 12th