For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,928 students in 37871, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37871, TN are Rush Strong Elementary School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 37871 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37871, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37871, TN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rush Strong Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 West Old Aj Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Grades: 5-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Carter Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 North Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3426
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3426
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Carter High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37871, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37871, TN include Rush Strong Elementary School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37871?
4 public schools are located in 37871.
What is the racial composition of students in 37871?
37871 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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