Karns Middle School

2925 Gray Hendrix RD
Knoxville, TN 37931

900 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Karns Middle School, located at 2925 Gray Hendrix Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a prominent educational institution serving students in the growing Karns community. As part of the Knox County Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school is known for its strong community involvement and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social development.

Beyond academics, Karns Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to participate in activities that promote teamwork, character building, and civic responsibility. With its long-standing presence in the Knoxville area, Karns Middle School remains a central hub for student life and family engagement within the region.

900

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karns Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	623
Hispanic	133
Black	65
Asian	15
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
623 (69.2%)
Hispanic
133 (14.8%)
Black
65 (7.2%)
Two or More
60 (6.7%)
Asian
15 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)539-7732
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 286

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 316

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Karns Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	286
Grade 7	298
Grade 8	316

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Karns Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	439	48.8%
Male	461	51.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th

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Oak Ridge

768 Students

245 Robertsville RD
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (9.5 miles away)

Middle School 5th - 8th