For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 862 students in 37920, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37920, TN are South Doyle Middle School and Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37920 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37920, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37920, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Doyle Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #22.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
37920, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37920, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37920, TN include South Doyle Middle School and Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37920?
2 public middle schools are located in 37920.
What is the racial composition of students in 37920?
37920 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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