For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 595 students in 38565, TN.
The top-ranked public school in 38565, TN is South Fentress Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 38565 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38565, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38565, TN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fentress Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
38565, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 69
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3133
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3133
Gr: K-6 | 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38565, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38565, TN include South Fentress Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38565?
1 public schools are located in 38565.
What is the racial composition of students in 38565?
38565 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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