For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,626 students in 37909, TN (there are , serving 350 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 37909, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37909, TN are Bearden Middle School and Pond Gap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37909 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37909, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37909, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bearden Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Francis Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 1,243 students
Rank: #22.
Pond Gap Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Papermill Dr
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 909-9040
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 909-9040
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37909, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37909, TN include Bearden Middle School and Pond Gap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37909?
2 public schools are located in 37909.
What percentage of students in 37909 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 37909 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37909?
37909 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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