South Knox Elementary

South Knox Elementary serves 189 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — placing it third among 82 public schools in Knoxville and 58th among 1,785 schools statewide. That rank puts South Knox ahead of 97% of Tennessee's public schools, a standing built on near-perfect marks in both academics (9.3) and growth (9.9).

The growth score is the standout number. At 9.9 out of 10, it signals that students here advance faster than virtually every other school in the state. That kind of trajectory matters for families weighing long-term outcomes, not just snapshot performance.

South Knox operates as a regular public school with a 14.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Small enrollment — 189 students total — means fewer students competing for teacher time. Those structural factors pair with elite results: South Knox ranks among Tennessee's top 50 elementary schools and holds a top-three spot in Knoxville.

For families comparing elementary options in the city, the near-perfect growth score and top-tier city ranking make this a school worth prioritizing.

With an enrollment of 189 students, South Knox Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.