For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,077 students in 38012, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 38012, TN are Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38012 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38012, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38012, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haywood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 N Grand Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732
Gr: 1-2 | 326 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 East Jefferson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233
Gr: 3-4 | 320 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Haywood County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Sunny Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Anderson Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Gr: 5-6 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Haywood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1175 E College
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1845
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1845
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
620 West Main
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053
Gr: PK-K | 324 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38012, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38012, TN include Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 38012?
6 public schools are located in 38012.
What is the racial composition of students in 38012?
38012 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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