Schools in Zip Code 38583

Zip code 38583 serves the Sparta, Tennessee area and includes 7 schools in the White County Schools district: 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a total of 3,427 students. The district is high-performing, ranking 17th out of 141 Tennessee districts (88th percentile) with a 4-star rating. Most schools in this area outperform state averages in math and science, but there is significant variation between schools within the same district.

Findlay Elementary School is the clear academic leader, earning 5 stars and ranking in the 91st percentile of Tennessee elementary schools. It outperforms the district by double digits in math (77.9% vs. 58.1%) and science (69.5% vs. 56.8%). White County Middle School is the most improved school, climbing from the 71st to the 85th percentile in just two years, with particular strength in social studies (65.4%) and science (58.6%). White County High School ranks in the 82nd percentile and excels in mathematics — 70.4% proficiency in Integrated Math III versus 33.0% statewide — but only 7.1% of students are proficient in US History, compared to the state average of 42.4%.

Not every school matches the district's strengths. Bon De Croft Elementary School spends the most per student ($14,653) yet delivers below-average results, with 3rd-grade math and ELA proficiency at just 26.9%. Chronic absenteeism rises sharply with grade level, from 6.8% at Northfield Elementary School to 17.2% at White County High School. Elementary math is a local strength, but ELA generally trails math across all schools. Parents should also note that Cassville Elementary School is strong in math (75.0%) but weak in science (44.8%). Overall, this is a solid district with standout options at every level, but the high school's US History scores, the spending-performance gap at Bon De Croft Elementary School, and rising absenteeism at secondary schools deserve attention.