For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,234 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38012, TN Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
620 West Main
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053
Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
38012, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Haywood A J Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3991
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3991
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2401 Anderson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Gr: 5-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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