Schools in Zip Code 37752

Zip code 37752 in Harrogate, TN is home to three schools within the Claiborne County Schools district, serving grades PK–8 with a combined enrollment of 744 students and no local high school option. H.Y. Livesay Middle School ranks as the clear standout, achieving a 4-star rating and placing in the 76th percentile of Tennessee middle schools. It outperforms both the district and state averages in most subjects, with particularly impressive 8th-grade math proficiency at 56.7% versus the state's 38.3%. Ellen Myers Primary School is also performing well, earning 3 stars with strong ELA and science scores, and it has improved from the 48th to 61st percentile over the past two years. In contrast, Forge Ridge School is a major concern, ranking in the bottom 19% of elementary schools and declining sharply in recent years.

Comparing the three schools, the differences are stark. H.Y. Livesay spends the least per student at $12,580 yet delivers the best results, including a steady rise in math proficiency from 24.2% in 5th grade to 56.7% in 8th grade. Ellen Myers spends slightly more at $12,753 and shows strong 3rd-grade performance, though its math proficiency (36.9%) lags the state average (43.0%). Forge Ridge spends by far the most at $18,714 per student, about 48% more than the others, yet has the lowest proficiency rates in nearly every subject—math at 31.3%, ELA at 31.3%, and science at 29.2%—all well below state averages.

The most urgent issue in this zip code is chronic absenteeism at Forge Ridge, where 35.8% of students are chronically absent, nearly double the state average of 18.3% and far above the district's 23.5%. This likely drives the school's declining ranking and poor academic outcomes. Meanwhile, the district overall ranks in the bottom 18% of Tennessee districts, but these two stronger schools show that local performance can vary significantly. For families prioritizing academic growth and efficiency, H.Y. Livesay is the strongest choice, while Forge Ridge faces serious challenges around attendance and return on spending.