At a glance
Reported students
1,365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
537
Karns High School: 1,365 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Karns High School
Karns High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Knoxville. It is one of 93 current school records connected to Knox County Schools. NCES reports 1,365 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Karns High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.1%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black7.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Knox County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,265 reported students
West High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,474 reported students
Powell High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,253 reported students
Halls High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,236 reported students
Gibbs High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,029 reported students
Fulton High School
High · Grades 09–12
933 reported students
Public schools near Karns High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Valley Academy High · Knox County Schools | 09–12 | 1,916 | 3.6 mi |
| Bearden High School High · Knox County Schools | 09–12 | 1,963 | 5.3 mi |
| Farragut High School High · Knox County Schools | 09–12 | 2,073 | 5.9 mi |
| Powell High School High · Knox County Schools | 09–12 | 1,253 | 6.9 mi |
| Oak Ridge High School High · Oak Ridge Schools | 09–12 | 1,635 | 8.1 mi |
| Clinton High School High · Anderson County Schools | 09–12 | 1,021 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Karns High School
What grades does Karns High School serve?
Karns High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Knox County Schools.
How many students attend Karns High School?
Karns High School reported 1,365 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,400 students.
Is Karns High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Karns High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Knox County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Karns High School in?
Karns High School is part of Knox County Schools, based in Knoxville, TN, which operates 93 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Karns High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hardin Valley Academy (3.6 mi), Bearden High School (5.3 mi), Farragut High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.