For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,018 students in 37642, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37642, TN are Church Hill Elementary School, Church Hill Middle School and Volunteer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37642 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37642, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37642, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Stage Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Church Hill Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 Oak Dr
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3051
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3051
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Volunteer High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Volunteer Blvd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #44.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 N Central Ave
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
37642, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1115 Goshen Val Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37642, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37642, TN include Church Hill Elementary School, Church Hill Middle School and Volunteer High School.
How many public schools are located in 37642?
4 public schools are located in 37642.
What is the racial composition of students in 37642?
37642 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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