Enrollment
1,463
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Knoxville, TN
Farragut Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Farragut Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470222000737
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farragut Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #9 of 14
- middle schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,463
- students enrolled
Farragut Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farragut Middle School ranks #9 of 14 middle schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farragut Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farragut Middle School
Farragut Middle School is a large middle school in Knoxville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,463 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Tennessee schools and 18% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,463 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Knoxville's middle schools, it stands alongside Bearden Middle School (1,229 students): Farragut Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students) and Bearden High School (1,963 students) alongside Farragut Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farragut Middle School compares
Farragut Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,463
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Farragut Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Farragut Middle School.
$10,538
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Farragut Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karns High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farragut Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Knoxville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bearden Middle School
Standard public school
1,229 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,125 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,061 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Halls Middle School
Standard public school
945 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Karns Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 15:1 students per teacher
South Doyle Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Farragut Middle School
How many students attend Farragut Middle School?
Farragut Middle School has 1,463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farragut Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farragut Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farragut Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Farragut Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farragut Middle School?
Farragut Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farragut Middle School rank among middle schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Farragut Middle School ranks #9 of 14 middle schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Knoxville on the city page.
Is Farragut Middle School a good school?
Farragut Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Farragut Middle School, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.
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