For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,143 students in 37659, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37659, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Jonesborough Middle School and David Crockett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37659 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37659, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 37659, TN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesborough Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
David Crockett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #44.
Lamar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Jonesborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Fall Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37659, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37659, TN include Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Jonesborough Middle School and David Crockett High School.
How many public schools are located in 37659?
6 public schools are located in 37659.
What is the racial composition of students in 37659?
37659 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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