Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek serves 587 students in grades 6-8 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, ranking among the top performing middle schools in the state. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10, the school places at the 82nd percentile statewide, ranking 327th out of 1,796 Tennessee schools. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1 with 39 full-time equivalent teachers.

Students demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics where 57% score proficient or above. Social studies follows closely with 58% proficiency, while science shows 55% of students meeting proficiency standards. English Language Arts presents an area for continued focus, with 39% of students achieving proficiency across grade levels.

Knox Doss serves families in an established suburban community where the median household income reaches $94,234 and 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 6.8% and median home values of $370,500 reflect the area's economic stability. Located on Drakes Creek Road, the school operates within Sumner County's large suburban setting, providing middle school students with a solid academic foundation in a well-resourced community environment.