For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,562 students in 37865, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37865, TN are Prospect Elementary School, Seymour Intermediate and Seymour Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37865 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37865, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37865, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1535 Burnett Station Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Seymour Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
737 Boyds Creek Hwy
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Grades: 4-6
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Seymour Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Grades: K-3
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37865, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37865, TN include Prospect Elementary School, Seymour Intermediate and Seymour Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37865?
3 public elementary schools are located in 37865.
What is the racial composition of students in 37865?
37865 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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