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
Charter School
91 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
588 Students
High School 9th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
537 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
109 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
754 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
215 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
262 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,051 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
798 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
471 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
354 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
852 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,253 Students
High School 9th - 12th
810 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
81 Students
High School 6th - 12th
50 Students
High School 6th - 12th