- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Farragut Middle School grew from 1,328 students in 2022-23 to 1,400 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 470222000737 · Knoxville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,463 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
Farragut Middle School grew from 1,328 students in 2022-23 to 1,400 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Farragut Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- This school
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- Karns High Sch
Karns High School
1,365 students
What this shows Farragut Middle School reports 1,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farragut Middle School compares
Farragut Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,328 (2022-23) → 1,400 (2023-24), up 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.