Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37388

The 37388 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, which are part of the Tullahoma and Franklin County school districts. While the districts are ranked 108 and 103 out of 139 in Tennessee, respectively, and are rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their strong performance.

North Lake Elementary in the Franklin County district is the top-performing school, ranking 362 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the Tullahoma and Tennessee averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science proficiency. Similarly, East Middle School in the Tullahoma district is the highest-performing middle school, ranking 205 out of 583 Tennessee middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars.

While some schools excel, others in the area struggle. There are significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools lagging behind the Tullahoma and Tennessee averages. Additionally, all schools in the data set have high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The Tullahoma Virtual Academy also has below-average academic performance, despite its relatively high graduation and low dropout rates, raising questions about the quality of instruction and support provided to virtual students.