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Recent rankings showcase the best private high schools in Knoxville based on various performance metrics.
Knoxville – Recent rankings by Stacker highlight the best private high schools in the Knoxville metro area, utilizing data provided by Niche, a well-known platform for school evaluations. The rankings are based on seven weighted factors, heavily focusing on academic performance, while also considering culture and diversity, sports, clubs and activities, and resource availability, alongside feedback collected through parent, teacher, and student surveys.
The findings showcase a variety of private educational institutions in the area, each evaluated based on enrollment numbers, student-to-teacher ratios, and overall qualifications represented by Niche grades. Noteworthy details include schools from various towns, presenting both small and large enrollment figures.
Among the schools highlighted in the rankings, several have differing Niche evaluations. In Louisville, Tennessee, a private school with an enrollment of 82 students has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1; however, no Niche grade is available. Similarly, a Knoxville-based school reports an enrollment of 160 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, though it also lacks a Niche grade.
Kingston’s private high school has an enrollment of 182 students with a significantly higher student-to-teacher ratio of 26:1, again without a grade from Niche. In Seymour, private schools demonstrate varying sizes and performance ratings. One has an enrollment of 119 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1, receiving a Niche grade of B-. Another school in Seymour shows a larger enrollment of 407 students and a lower student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1, earning a Niche grade of B+.
In Maryville, two private institutions are evaluated as well. The first has 230 students enrolled with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20:1 and a Niche grade of B-. The second school reports 397 students and a notably favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1, earning an impressive Niche grade of A-. In Powell, the educational environment also varies, with one school having an enrollment of 473 students and a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio, receiving a Niche grade of C+. Meanwhile, another school has an enrollment of 226 students and a 13:1 ratio, contributing to a Niche grade of B.
Farragut features a high enrollment private school with 947 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, maintaining a Niche grade of B. Additionally, a school in Lenoir City with only 69 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1 also holds a Niche grade of B, indicating satisfactory performance per these evaluations.
In terms of larger institutions in Knoxville, one school with a significant enrollment of 1,334 students achieves a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1 and carries a Niche grade of B+. Another school in the area boasts 1,068 students, operates with an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and has earned a commendable Niche grade of A+.
This new information regarding private high schools is part of a larger discussion surrounding educational quality and the varied opportunities available in the Knoxville area. As families consider educational options for their children, the metrics and evaluations provided by Niche can serve as useful tools in navigating which institutions may best suit their needs.
As the educational landscape continues to evolve, these rankings will undoubtedly contribute to ongoing conversations about academic excellence and the importance of diverse learning environments in private schools.
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