Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38344

The zip code 38344, encompassing the Huntingdon, TN area, is served by Huntingdon Primary School, Huntingdon Middle School, Huntingdon High School, Clarksburg School, and Carroll County Technical Center—a mix of five schools serving grades PK-12 across three districts, with a combined enrollment of 1,669 students. The clear standout is Huntingdon Primary School, which ranks in the 87th percentile of Tennessee elementary schools, boasting math proficiency of 72.3% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%—both far above state averages. Meanwhile, Huntingdon High School posts an impressive 96.6% graduation rate, though its end-of-course exam proficiency is mixed, with Algebra I and English I scores lagging state averages.

Across the area, chronic absenteeism is remarkably low, with Clarksburg School leading at 7.2%, followed by Huntingdon Primary School (8.3%), Huntingdon High School (8.5%), and Huntingdon Middle School (13.5%)—all well below the state's 18.3%. Huntingdon Middle School ranks in the 65th percentile, but shows a notable proficiency drop from the primary level, especially in ELA (35.5% vs. 65.3%). Clarksburg School, despite its "alternative" label, serves 343 students PK-12 and outperforms its home district, South Carroll Special School District, across most subjects, even beating state averages in 7th-grade science, social studies, English II, and Biology I.

The Huntingdon Special School District, encompassing the primary, middle, and high schools, ranks 46th out of 141 districts in Tennessee (67th percentile, 3 stars). Spending per student varies modestly, from $11,716 at Huntingdon Primary School to $14,241 at Clarksburg School, yet the highest spender does not achieve the best results. The biggest red flag is the steep academic decline between elementary and middle school, particularly in math and ELA. If Huntingdon Middle School can replicate the primary school's success, the district could become a top Tennessee performer. Carroll County Technical Center, with just one student, offers no meaningful data for comparison.