At a glance
Reported students
830
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
537
South Doyle Middle School: 830 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
- 813
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about South Doyle Middle School
South Doyle Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Knoxville. It is one of 93 current school records connected to Knox County Schools. NCES reports 830 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 500.5 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 (63.3%) and Black (16.7%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Doyle Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.3%
- Hispanic11%
- Black16.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.2%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Powell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
810 reported students
Northwest Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
798 reported students
Gresham Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
788 reported students
Karns Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
900 reported students
Halls Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
945 reported students
Gibbs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students
Public schools near South Doyle Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee School for the Deaf Middle School Middle · Tennessee Schools for the Deaf | 06–08 | 20 | 1.5 mi |
| Vine Middle/Magnet School Middle · Knox County Schools | 06–08 | 382 | 2.4 mi |
| Knoxville Preparatory School Middle · Charter · Knox County Schools | 06–07 | 91 | 3.4 mi |
| Whittle Springs Middle School Middle · Knox County Schools | 06–08 | 466 | 5.3 mi |
| Tennessee Virtual Middle School Middle · Union County Schools | 06–08 | 856 | 5.6 mi |
| Holston Middle School Middle · Knox County Schools | 06–08 | 461 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Doyle Middle School
What grades does South Doyle Middle School serve?
South Doyle Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Knox County Schools.
How many students attend South Doyle Middle School?
South Doyle Middle School reported 830 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 813 students.
Is South Doyle Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Doyle Middle 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 South Doyle Middle School in?
South Doyle Middle 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 South Doyle Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tennessee School for the Deaf Middle School (1.5 mi), Vine Middle/Magnet School (2.4 mi), Knoxville Preparatory School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.