For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,277 students in 37924, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37924, TN are Carter Elementary School and Holston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37924 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37924, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37924, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8455 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Holston Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
412 Bagwell Rd
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1173
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 594-1173
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
37924, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 N. Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 1-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37924, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37924, TN include Carter Elementary School and Holston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37924?
3 public elementary schools are located in 37924.
What is the racial composition of students in 37924?
37924 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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