Schools in Zip Code 37342

ZIP code 37342 contains one school, Hillsboro Elementary School, serving grades PK–5 in the Hillsboro, Tennessee area as part of Coffee County Schools.

Hillsboro Elementary is the only school in this ZIP code, so the focus is on how it compares to its district and state benchmarks. The school ranks 370 out of 1,019 Tennessee schools, placing it in the 64th percentile with a 3-star rating, which is notably stronger than its district’s overall 2-star rating and 41st-percentile rank. Across all grades, Hillsboro exceeds district and state averages in math, English language arts, and science. Math proficiency sits at 53.2% versus 41.9% district and 43.0% state; ELA is 42.8% versus 36.4% and 40.6%; science is 52.6% versus 45.2% and 46.9%. The school also posts an impressively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.8%, far below the district’s 10.6% and the state’s 18.3%.

Hillsboro Elementary has shown steady improvement, jumping from the 53rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 64th percentile in 2025-2026, a rise of nearly 100 ranking places. Proficiency increased year over year in every subject, with the biggest gain in science (+6.6 points). The school’s 5th graders are a particular highlight: math proficiency reaches 68.2%, surpassing the state average by nearly 21 points, and 5th-grade ELA and science also lead district and state averages. The most pressing area for attention is 3rd-grade ELA, where proficiency is 31.8%, well below the state’s 44.9%. Overall, Hillsboro Elementary stands out as a positive, improving option within Coffee County, with strong attendance and academic gains that make it a compelling choice for families in the area.