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Knox County Schools

Know your school choice options in the Knox County Schools District.

In the Knox County Schools District, students are assigned to schools based on their residence, but they can also attend in-zone magnets schools or apply to out-of-zone ones; the application period for most schools is in February. The district has a gifted program for elementary school students. It also provides support for inner-city youths and special education services.

Under the federal No Child Left Behind law, students attending a Title I school designated as “in need of improvement” have the right to attend a higher-performing school in the district.
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best.
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912 South Gay St
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knox
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PH: (865) 594-1620
FAX: (865) 594-1264
yellow arrow Grades PK-12
yellow arrow 55,384 students
yellow arrow 86 schools
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District superintendent:
James P. McIntyre

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Ball Camp Primary School

5 out of 5 stars

We just love Ball Camp Elementary. The fifth grade teachers are awesome, especially Mr...

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Maynard Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars

I went to Maynard Elementary when I lived in Knoxville, from 1961 - 1964. At that time...

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Hardin Valley Elementary School

3 out of 5 stars

Good PTA,and involved parents but unfortunately, as with all public schools, due to go...

Posted 9 days ago
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