Below Average
#1467 of 1,786 schools in TN
Karns High School
High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2710 Byington Solway RD, Knoxville, TN 37931
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Karns High School score 35% 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 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Karns 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$91,284
Median home value
$317,100
Median rent
$1,450/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37931; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Webb School of KnoxvillePrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
| Hardin Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 2,043 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 169 | Compare → |
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
- #66 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
Karns High School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Karns High School
Karns High School is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 1,341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,467 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karns High School
What grades does Karns High School serve?
Karns High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Karns High School?
Karns High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karns High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Karns High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Karns High School rank in TN?
Karns High School ranks #1,467 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Karns High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Karns High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Karns High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karns High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Karns High School a charter school?
No, Karns High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Karns High School a Title I school?
No, Karns High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (865) 539-8670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37931)
- 31,149
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 37931; 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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