For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 572 students in 37917, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37917, TN are Whittle Springs Middle School and Richard Yoakley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 37917 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37917, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37917, TN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittle Springs Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
37917, Tennessee ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37917, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37917, TN include Whittle Springs Middle School and Richard Yoakley School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37917?
2 public middle schools are located in 37917.
What is the racial composition of students in 37917?
37917 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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