Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37828

ZIP code 37828 (Norris, TN) is served by two schools in Anderson County Schools—Norris Elementary School (PK–5) and Norris Middle School (6–8)—both of which significantly outperform their district and state averages. There are no high schools or alternative schools in the area, so families likely continue to county high schools outside 37828. While the district itself ranks near the middle of Tennessee districts (75th out of 141, 2 stars), the two Norris schools rank in the 85th–89th percentile statewide, making this ZIP code a clear academic bright spot.

Norris Elementary School is the standout, earning 4 stars and ranking 113th out of 1,019 elementary schools (89th percentile). Its proficiency rates are roughly 20–30 points above the state in math, ELA, and science, and its 4th-grade cohort is extraordinary: 94.3% proficient in ELA, 88.6% in math, and 88.6% in science. The only relative weak spot is 5th-grade math at 47.4%—exactly the state average and below the district. Norris Middle School is also strong, ranking 90th out of 594 middle schools (85th percentile, 4 stars). It is best in math (57.4% proficient) and social studies (64.8%), while ELA trails at 41.1%—still above the district and state. Grade-level data show a consistent decline from 6th to 8th grade, with 8th-grade ELA nearly tied with the state average (32.5% vs. 32.3%).

Both schools share key strengths: chronic absenteeism is just 7–10%, less than half the state’s 18.3%, and per-student spending is solid ($14,360 at the elementary, $13,370 at the middle). Norris Middle has improved from the 73rd to 85th percentile in three years, while Norris Elementary has stayed in the 86th–92nd percentile with a 5-star year in 2024–2025. One caution: elementary science dropped 8.4 points year-over-year, though it remains far above state averages. Overall, families in 37828 have access to two above-average, well-attended schools, with the elementary school leading the way academically.