For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,104 students in 37917, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 37917, TN are Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Fulton High School and Richard Yoakley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37917 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37917, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37917 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37917, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2509 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1240
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1240
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: #33.
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 Public 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 high schools in 37917, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 37917, TN include Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Fulton High School and Richard Yoakley School.
How many public high schools are located in 37917?
3 public high schools are located in 37917.
What is the racial composition of students in 37917?
37917 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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