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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38556


At a glance
3
Schools
1,510
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedAlvin C. York Agricultural Institute167th of 389 Tennessee high schools
Biggest riser
York Elementary up 91 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 38556 zip code area in Tennessee is home to 4 schools, consisting of 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with Allardt Elementary and Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute standing out as the top-performing institutions.

Allardt Elementary is the highest-ranked elementary school in the area, ranking 361 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools in 2024-2025. The school consistently performs above the Fentress County and Tennessee averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies among the elementary schools. Meanwhile, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is the highest-ranked high school in the area, ranking 167 out of 389 Tennessee high schools in 2024-2025, and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.2% and a low dropout rate of 6.7%.

The other elementary schools in the area, Pine Haven Elementary and York Elementary, generally perform below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. However, the schools in the 38556 zip code area share a common concern of high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area for further investigation and intervention.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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