Best 38139 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,441 students in 38139, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 799 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 38139, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 38139, TN are Dogwood Elementary School, Houston Middle School and Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 38139 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38139, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).