Best Schools in 37861, TN
37861, TN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,705 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 37861 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 37861, TN
The top high schools in 37861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grainger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 854 Students
2. Grainger Co Adult High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
3. Grainger Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in 37861, TN
The top middle schools in 37861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutledge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 37861, TN
The top elementary schools in 37861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joppa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
3. Rutledge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 340 Students
4. Rutledge Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 37861, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
37861, TN has a total population of 8,753 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 37861, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 37861, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 37861, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 37861, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 37861, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 37861, TN
How many schools are in 37861, TN?
37861, TN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,705 students in total.
How do schools in 37861 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 37861 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 37861 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 37861?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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