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#812 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 45% in state

Farragut High School

High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN

A Knox County high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11237 Kingston PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37922

  • Math 64% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation40.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$11,187
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Farragut High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Farragut High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,466/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$126,638

Median home value

$468,600

Median rent

$1,672/mo

College educated

69.9%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
40.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concord Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.1 mi647Compare →
Knoxville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.5 mi169Compare →
Webb School of KnoxvillePrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–123.5 mi1,060Compare →
Hardin Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.6 mi2,043Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Knox County

Schools in district
94
Rank in district
#31 of 88
District spending per student
$11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Farragut High School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Farragut High School

Farragut High School is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 2,091 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Farragut High School

What grades does Farragut High School serve?

Farragut High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Farragut High School?

Farragut High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,091 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Farragut High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Farragut High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Farragut High School rank in TN?

Farragut High School ranks #812 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Farragut High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Farragut High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Farragut High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Farragut High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Farragut High School a charter school?

No, Farragut High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Farragut High School a Title I school?

No, Farragut High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 37922)
39,013
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37922; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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