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.
95
Total Schools
60,185
Total Students
4,127.6
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox County
Demographic Student Count
White38,136
Hispanic8,910
Black7,720
Asian1,605
Two or More3,647
American Indian86
Pacific Islander81
  • White
    38,136 (63.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8,910 (14.8%)
  • Black
    7,720 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    3,647 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    1,605 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    86 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    81 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Knox County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary56
Middle18
High20
Other5
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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
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