For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,320 students in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Fountain City is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Jacksboro Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1400
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).