For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,292 students in Powell, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Powell, TN is Powell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Powell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Powell, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powell High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Powell, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2136 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Powell, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Powell, TN include Powell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Powell?
1 public high schools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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