KNOX DOSS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT DRAKES CREEK

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is a public middle school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Hendersonville, TN with about 617 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Sumner County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Knox Doss emphasizes the importance of community, personal responsibility, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits as students transition toward high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is known for providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs. These activities are intended to help students explore their interests and build collaborative skills outside the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated faculty and a strong focus on utilizing technology and innovative teaching practices, Knox Doss Middle School strives to prepare its student body to succeed in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

For more information, contact Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek at (615) 824-8383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1338 Drakes Creek RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075
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KNOX DOSS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT DRAKES CREEK is a public school in Hendersonville, TN with about 617 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sumner County
Total Students:
617
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 617 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KNOX DOSS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT DRAKES CREEK is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.4%
Black or African American
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.