For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 568 students in 37762, TN (there are , serving 27 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 37762, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37762, TN are Jellico High School and Jellico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37762 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37762, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37762, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jellico High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 High School Ln
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 783-9455
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 783-9455
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Jellico Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
551 Sunset Trl
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-6565
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-6565
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jellico Learning Academy
Alternative School
141 High School Rd
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-9455
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-9455
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37762, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37762, TN include Jellico High School and Jellico Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37762?
3 public schools are located in 37762.
What percentage of students in 37762 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 37762 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37762?
37762 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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