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These are some of the best public high schools in Knoxville at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Knox County School District
60,609 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 97 schools -
Union County School District
5,939 students | MAYNARDVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 12 schools -
Tn School For Deaf
144 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Knoxville
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Parent / Guardian
August 07, 2025
I was a parent to two students in Karns Middl. It is a very rural Bible-belt environment, and students will be bombarded with Christian proselytizing in the classroom. Several teachers will have... More
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Karns Middle School
Parent / Guardian
August 04, 2025
The faculty is my favorite I've ever dealt with. The principal is a lovely man... the teachers are caring and more patient than I ever could be. Sad to leave due to job transfer.
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Karns Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 31, 2025
Going to be blunt and say if your child is more empathy driven, they will struggle at Farragut.
The first month there my child was bitten on the playground by someone they attempted to comfort after... More
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Farragut Intermediate School