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#137 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 48% of private schools
First Baptist Academy
School · Powell, TN
A private school in Powell, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
7706 EWING RD, Powell, TN 37849
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where First Baptist Academy 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,400
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Apostolic Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Rivers Edge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 796 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
First Baptist Academy is listed in Powell, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy is a private school in Powell, TN, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Baptist Academy
What grades does First Baptist Academy serve?
First Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend First Baptist Academy?
First Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Academy is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Baptist Academy rank in TN?
First Baptist Academy ranks #137 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is First Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, First Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Baptist Academy a religious school?
First Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 947-8503
- Area population (ZIP 37849)
- 28,872
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 37849; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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