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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Knoxville at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Knox County School District
60,609 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 97 schools -
Union County School District
5,939 students | MAYNARDVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 12 schools -
Tn School For Deaf
144 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Knoxville
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Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2025
I do not think this school is a good choice for any child. All of the staff is incredibly rude. The elementary is alright but once my son was in middle school he hated it and complained everyday. If... More
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Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2025
Second child to go thru this school. That’s 4 years of bullying never getting any issue corrected. Having confirmed diagnosis dismissed with huffy tones and still now the principle is very dismissive... More
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Gresham Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 14, 2025
Tate's School is truly a hidden gem in Knoxville. From the moment you step onto the campus, there's a sense of magic in the air—the kind that fosters curiosity, engagement, and a genuine love for... More
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Tates School
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