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Welcome to
Knox County Schools
the first choice for families. the best choice for students.
As the third-largest public school system in the state and the 68th-largest in the nation, KCS spans 508 square miles of rural, urban, and suburban communities within Knox County, including the City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut. Every day, approximately 9,000 dedicated staff make learning possible for more than 60,000 students across the district.
OUR MISSION is to prepare students for life by providing a high-quality education that is accessible, meaningful, and future-focused.
OUR VISION is to be the cornerstone of education in Knox County, empowering students to grow their talents, strengths, and skills to build a stronger community.
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5 regions
Knox County Schools is organized into five regions based on feeder patterns and geographic proximity. Each region is led by a director, supervisor, and instructional leadership team, with no region serving more than 20 schools.
93% Graduation Rate
With a 93% graduation rate in 2024—up from 90% in 2023—students are leaving KCS prepared for success in college, careers, or military service. The Class of 2024 collectively earned $179 million in scholarships.
18 Reward Schools
Knox County Schools is home to 18 TDOE Reward Schools, recognized for their high levels of performance and continuous improvement across all student groups and performance indicators.
121 Languages
More than 121 languages and dialects are spoken by KCS students, highlighting the cultural richness and global connections that thrive in our schools.
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![South-Doyle JROTC to represent Tennessee in National Memorial Day Parade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778764117/knoxschoolsorg/npz52kajbixtmy5z1naz/51426SouthDoyleJROTC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778764117/knoxschoolsorg/npz52kajbixtmy5z1naz/51426SouthDoyleJROTC.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778764117/knoxschoolsorg/npz52kajbixtmy5z1naz/51426SouthDoyleJROTC.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778764117/knoxschoolsorg/npz52kajbixtmy5z1naz/51426SouthDoyleJROTC.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778764117/knoxschoolsorg/npz52kajbixtmy5z1naz/51426SouthDoyleJROTC.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778764117/knoxschoolsorg/npz52kajbixtmy5z1naz/51426SouthDoyleJROTC.png","width":2048}])
South-Doyle JROTC has been selected to represent the state of Tennessee in the 2026 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., an honor reserved for only a small number of units across the country.
- District Highlights
- Hall Pass
- South-Doyle High
![NGSS Brickey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778696940/knoxschoolsorg/avxes5nj03eeujatuvfu/NGSS_Brickey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778696940/knoxschoolsorg/avxes5nj03eeujatuvfu/NGSS_Brickey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778696940/knoxschoolsorg/avxes5nj03eeujatuvfu/NGSS_Brickey.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778696940/knoxschoolsorg/avxes5nj03eeujatuvfu/NGSS_Brickey.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778696940/knoxschoolsorg/avxes5nj03eeujatuvfu/NGSS_Brickey.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778696940/knoxschoolsorg/avxes5nj03eeujatuvfu/NGSS_Brickey.png","width":2048}])
Brickey-McCloud Elementary School has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School® by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)–and is the only school in Tennessee to receive the recognition in the award’s inaugural year.
- Brickey-McCloud Elementary
- District Highlights
- Hall Pass
![KCS Students Earn National Merit Scholarships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776950919/knoxschoolsorg/r60hullpi7scgxhkl24x/42326NationalMerit.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776950919/knoxschoolsorg/r60hullpi7scgxhkl24x/42326NationalMerit.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776950919/knoxschoolsorg/r60hullpi7scgxhkl24x/42326NationalMerit.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776950919/knoxschoolsorg/r60hullpi7scgxhkl24x/42326NationalMerit.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776950919/knoxschoolsorg/r60hullpi7scgxhkl24x/42326NationalMerit.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776950919/knoxschoolsorg/r60hullpi7scgxhkl24x/42326NationalMerit.png","width":2200}])
Knox County Schools students are among the recipients of prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarships awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, recognizing exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and potential for success in college.
- Bearden High
- District Highlights
- Farragut High
- L&N STEM Academy
![Hands-on Learning Takes Knox County Students to World Robotics Stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776950442/knoxschoolsorg/jxnr0n7myame2lbhmoew/42326Robotics1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776950442/knoxschoolsorg/jxnr0n7myame2lbhmoew/42326Robotics1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776950442/knoxschoolsorg/jxnr0n7myame2lbhmoew/42326Robotics1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776950442/knoxschoolsorg/jxnr0n7myame2lbhmoew/42326Robotics1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776950442/knoxschoolsorg/jxnr0n7myame2lbhmoew/42326Robotics1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776950442/knoxschoolsorg/jxnr0n7myame2lbhmoew/42326Robotics1.png","width":2048}])
South-Doyle High and L&N STEM Academy are representing Knox County Schools at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, competing against nearly 600 teams from around the world! Through hands-on engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving, students say robotics is helping them explore future career pathways and prepare for life beyond high school.
- 865 Academies
- District Highlights
- Hall Pass
- L&N STEM Academy
- South-Doyle High
![Powell Students Go the Extra Mile for Operation Hero’s Hill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772722041/knoxschoolsorg/tf4jq27tlq5vszzpttby/3526PowellExternship.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772722041/knoxschoolsorg/tf4jq27tlq5vszzpttby/3526PowellExternship.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772722041/knoxschoolsorg/tf4jq27tlq5vszzpttby/3526PowellExternship.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772722041/knoxschoolsorg/tf4jq27tlq5vszzpttby/3526PowellExternship.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772722041/knoxschoolsorg/tf4jq27tlq5vszzpttby/3526PowellExternship.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772722041/knoxschoolsorg/tf4jq27tlq5vszzpttby/3526PowellExternship.png","width":2048}])
Through the 865 Academies and Career and Technical Education programs, are helping end veteran homelessness through Operation Hero’s Hill while gaining real-world skills. A group of Powell High students are taking it a step further in an after-school externship with skilled-trade mentors.
- 865 Academies
- District Highlights
- Hall Pass
- Powell High
![Engineering Learning Across Knox County Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772116392/knoxschoolsorg/hjciohrtugldnw896zcw/22626GreenMagnet_Engineering1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772116392/knoxschoolsorg/hjciohrtugldnw896zcw/22626GreenMagnet_Engineering1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772116392/knoxschoolsorg/hjciohrtugldnw896zcw/22626GreenMagnet_Engineering1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772116392/knoxschoolsorg/hjciohrtugldnw896zcw/22626GreenMagnet_Engineering1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772116392/knoxschoolsorg/hjciohrtugldnw896zcw/22626GreenMagnet_Engineering1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772116392/knoxschoolsorg/hjciohrtugldnw896zcw/22626GreenMagnet_Engineering1.png","width":2048}])
This Engineering Week, KCS is highlighting how students are building problem-solving skills through hands-on learning at the district’s STEM-designated schools
- District Highlights
- Green Magnet
- Hall Pass
- Holston Middle