📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Knoxville, TN · Knox County

Knox County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 60,609 students · 93 schools · 23 zip codes

8
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 71st percentile among Tennessee districts. Ranked within Tennessee only — not comparable across states.
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Knox County School District
📍 Knoxville, TN · Knox County · NCES LEAID 4702220
8/10
Rating
60,609
Students
93
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
23
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(865)594-1620
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District Mailing Address
505 Summer Place, Knoxville, TN 37902
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Enrollment
60,609 students
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Schools
93
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County
Knox County, TN
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4702220
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Knox County School District23 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
37721CorrytonKnox CountyTN
37806MascotKnox CountyTN
37849PowellKnox CountyTN
37871Strawberry PlainsKnox CountyTN
37902KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37909KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37912KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37914KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37915KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37916KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37917KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37918KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37919KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37920KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37921KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37922KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37923KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37924KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37929KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37931KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37932KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37934KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
37938KnoxvilleKnox CountyTN
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Knox County School District?▼
Knox County School District serves 23 zip codes: 37721, 37806, 37849, 37871, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37929, 37931, 37932, 37934, 37938. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Knox County School District rated?▼
Knox County School District has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 71st percentile among Tennessee school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Tennessee only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Knox County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 60,609 students across 93 schools for Knox County School District.
What grades does Knox County School District serve?▼
Knox County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Knox County School District?▼
You can reach Knox County School District by phone at (865)594-1620 or by mail at 505 Summer Place, Knoxville, TN 37902. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Knox County School District

Knox County School District is a public school district serving 23 zip codes in Tennessee, primarily in Knox County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 71st percentile among Tennessee districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Tennessee districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (865)594-1620 before making a housing decision.

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