Overview

Powell High School is a public school in Powell, TN, offering AP courses and 2 sports. It is one of 24 high schools in Knox County School District.

School Rating

Powell High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Tennessee with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

2136 West Emory Road
Powell, TN 37849
School leader: Dr Chad Smith
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Nearby Schools

  • 4 /10
    Powell Elementary School
    0.43 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Temple Baptist Academy
    0.57 miles
    Private; PK-12
  • NA
    First Baptist Academy
    0.68 miles
    Private; PK-12
  • NA
    Powell Learning Center
    0.83 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Kinder Care Learning Center #208
    0.84 miles
    Private; PK
  • 6 /10
    Powell Middle School
    1.05 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Powell Methodist Day Care
    1.25 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Mudpies & Music
    1.4 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Child Creations Day Care
    1.93 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    L & N Stem Academy
    7.36 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Farragut Intermediate School
    11.8 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • 9 /10
    Oak Ridge High School
    12.92 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Willow Brook Elementary School
    13.95 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 9 /10
    West Valley Middle School
    9.38 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    Blue Grass Elementary School
    10.55 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Farragut Middle School
    11.86 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    Bearden High School
    7.55 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Sequoyah Elementary School
    7.27 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Shannondale Elementary School
    7.27 miles
    Public district; K-5