For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 432 students in 38251, TN.
The top-ranked public school in 38251, TN is Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 38251 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38251, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38251, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
38251, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
215 College St
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-5121
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-5121
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38251, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38251, TN include Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School.
How many public schools are located in 38251?
1 public schools are located in 38251.
What is the racial composition of students in 38251?
38251 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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