For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,361 students in 37931, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in 37931, TN is Karns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37931 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37931, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37931, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Grades: 1-12
| 404 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37931, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37931, TN include Karns Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37931?
2 public middle schools are located in 37931.
What is the racial composition of students in 37931?
37931 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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