Summary:
Zip code 37186, serving the Westmoreland, Tennessee area, is home to two public elementary schools that both serve grades PK–5 but belong to different county districts: Westmoreland Elementary School in Sumner County Schools and Westside Elementary School in Macon County Schools. Despite sharing a zip code, these schools offer very different academic experiences, and Westside is clearly the stronger option for families.
Westside Elementary is the standout school in the area. It ranks 306th out of 1,019 elementary schools in Tennessee (70th percentile, 4 stars), and it outperforms its own district and the state in every subject. In 2025–2026, Westside posted 61.3% proficiency in Math, 48.6% in ELA, and 47.0% in Science—well above state averages. Westmoreland Elementary, by contrast, ranks 578th (43rd percentile, 2 stars) and lags far behind both its district and Westside. The proficiency gaps are substantial: Math 43.6% vs. 61.3%, ELA 41.3% vs. 48.6%, and Science 38.2% vs. 47.0%. Attendance tells a similar story: Westside's chronic absenteeism rate is just 6.7%, less than half the state rate of 18.3%, while Westmoreland's rate is 18.4%, essentially tied with the state average and much worse than its own district's 12.2%.
Interestingly, Westmoreland spends more per student ($14,303 vs. $13,453), yet Westside achieves far better results. Westside is also improving quickly, gaining 6.7 points in Math and 7.3 points in Science in one year, while Westmoreland has declined in both subjects and seen its state percentile drop three straight years (from 51st to 43rd). Westside also has consistent grade-level performance, while Westmoreland struggles notably in 4th grade across all subjects. For parents in 37186, the choice is clear: Westside Elementary is the higher-performing, more stable school, while Westmoreland Elementary—despite its stronger district reputation and higher spending—faces real challenges that warrant attention.
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