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#1345 of 1,786 schools in TN
Gibbs High School
High School · Knox County · Corryton, TN
A Knox County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7628 Tazewell PIKE, Corryton, TN 37721
- Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gibbs High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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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Where Gibbs 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$64,674
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 72 | Compare → |
| Farragut High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,091 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #60 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
Gibbs High School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibbs High School
Gibbs High School is a public high school in Corryton, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 1,047 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibbs High School
What grades does Gibbs High School serve?
Gibbs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gibbs High School?
Gibbs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,047 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibbs High School rank in TN?
Gibbs High School ranks #1,345 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gibbs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibbs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Gibbs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibbs High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gibbs High School a charter school?
No, Gibbs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibbs High School a Title I school?
No, Gibbs High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (865) 689-9130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37721)
- 14,649
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 37721; 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
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