For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,396 students in 37931, TN (there are , serving 795 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 37931, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37931, TN are Ball Camp Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School and Karns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37931 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37931, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37931, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ball Camp Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Schaad Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Karns Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #44.
Karns Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 1,047 students
Rank: #55.
Karns High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-8670
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: n/an/a
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd, C/o Karn
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 1-12
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
10515 Coward Mill Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
37931, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Byington Solway Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Karns Annex Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Grades: 3-5
| 570 students
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37931, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37931, TN include Ball Camp Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School and Karns Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37931?
8 public schools are located in 37931.
What percentage of students in 37931 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 37931 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37931?
37931 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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