For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,723 students in 37938, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37938, TN are Halls Elementary School and Halls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37938 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37938, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37938, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7502 Andersonville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Halls Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4317 East Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
37938, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37938, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37938, TN include Halls Elementary School and Halls Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37938?
2 public elementary schools are located in 37938.
What is the racial composition of students in 37938?
37938 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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