For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,167 students in 38478, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38478, TN are Southside Elementary School and Bridgeforth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38478 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38478, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38478, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Gr: 3-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Gr: PK-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38478, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38478, TN include Southside Elementary School and Bridgeforth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38478?
3 public elementary schools are located in 38478.
What is the racial composition of students in 38478?
38478 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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