Best public high schools in the Knoxville metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Knoxville metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Knoxville metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Roane County High School

- Location: Roane County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 652 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#24. Karns High School

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,394 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#23. Central High School

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,294 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#22. Samuel Everett School of Innovation

- Location: Blount County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 369 (25:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#21. William Blount High School

- Location: Blount County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,545 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#20. Greenback School

- Location: Loudon County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 669 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#19. Seymour High School

- Location: Sevier County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 706 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#18. Anderson County High School

- Location: Anderson County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,036 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#17. Heritage High School

- Location: Blount County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,198 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#16. Lenoir City High School

- Location: Lenoir City School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,223 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#15. Halls High School

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,265 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#14. Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 95 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#13. Loudon High School

- Location: Loudon County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 732 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#12. Oliver Springs High School

- Location: Roane County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 268 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#11. Sweetwater High School

- Location: Monroe County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 559 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#10. Midway High School

- Location: Roane County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 225 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#9. Career Magnet Academy

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 307 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#8. Hardin Valley Academy

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 2,112 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#7. Alcoa High School

- Location: Alcoa City Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 705 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. West High School

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,478 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#5. Bearden High School

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,997 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. Maryville High School

- Location: Maryville City Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,242 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Oak Ridge High School

- Location: Oak Ridge School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,587 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Farragut High School

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 2,096 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. L&N STEM Academy

- Location: Knox County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 617 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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