For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,648 students in 37931, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 772 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 37931, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37931, TN are Ball Camp Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School and Karns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37931 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37931, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37931, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ball Camp Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Schaad Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Karns Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Karns Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Karns High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-8670
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 student Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd, C/o Karn
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 1-12 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
10515 Coward Mill Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37931, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37931, TN include Ball Camp Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School and Karns Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37931?
8 public schools are located in 37931.
What percentage of students in 37931 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 37931 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37931?
37931 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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