For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,538 students in 37917, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 167 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 37917, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37917, TN are Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Christenberry Elementary School and Belle Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37917 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37917, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37917, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
535 Chickamauga Avenue Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Christenberry Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
927 Oglewood Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-8500
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Belle Morris Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2308 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1277
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1277
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Whittle Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Fulton High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2509 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1240
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1240
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Richard Yoakley School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Knoxville Preparatory
Charter School
967 Irwin St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 394-8989
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 394-8989
Gr: 6 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37917, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37917, TN include Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Christenberry Elementary School and Belle Morris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37917?
8 public schools are located in 37917.
What percentage of students in 37917 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 37917 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37917?
37917 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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