For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,353 students in 37179, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37179, TN are Bethesda Elementary School, Thompson's Station Elementary School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37179 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37179, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37179, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4907 Bethesda Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4200
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson's Station Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2640 Clayton Arnold Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5330
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5330
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 Declaration Way
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,097 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Columbia Pike
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4520
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4803 Columbia Pike
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4540
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #66.
Thompson's Station Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2638 Clayton Arnold Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5350
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37179, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37179, TN include Bethesda Elementary School, Thompson's Station Elementary School and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in 37179?
6 public schools are located in 37179.
What is the racial composition of students in 37179?
37179 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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