Schools in Zip Code 37843

Zip code 37843 is served by a single school, Parrottsville Elementary School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade as part of Cocke County Schools. With only one school in the area, this is the sole educational provider for local families, but it is a school on a clear upward trajectory. Over the past three years, Parrottsville Elementary improved its state ranking from 320th to 259th out of roughly 1,000 Tennessee schools, earning a 4-star rating in 2025–2026 after two consecutive 3-star years. The school’s all-grades math proficiency rate of 49.8% outpaces both the district (44.9%) and the state (43.0%), and its science results are even stronger, with 53.8% proficiency compared to 46.9% statewide.

Parrottsville Elementary shows particular strength in the elementary grades. Fifth grade is a peak year, with math proficiency of 64.5%, ELA at 51.6%, and science at 56.5% — all well above state averages. Science stands out as the school’s best subject overall, especially in 6th grade, where 62.7% of students are proficient versus 48.0% statewide. Year-over-year gains are impressive as well: math jumped by 7.9 points, social studies by 5.1 points, and ELA by 4.5 points. The school also outperforms its district in chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 23.0% compared to 26.2% for Cocke County, though it still trails the state average of 18.3%.

Despite these strengths, there is a concerning decline in the upper grades. Proficiency drops steadily from 5th to 8th grade in nearly every subject, with 8th grade social studies falling to just 34.5% — more than 26 points below the school’s own 6th grade rate and 13 points below the state average. Eighth grade is the weakest overall grade level, suggesting a need for targeted support in middle school. Social studies is the only subject where the school trails the state (50.3% vs. 51.4%). While limited demographic data prevents a full picture of student needs, the school’s spending of $11,884 per student and its strong recent improvements make Parrottsville Elementary a promising option for families, with the caveat that upper-grade performance and attendance remain areas to watch.