For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,233 students in 37716, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37716, TN are Clinton Elementary School, Anderson County Innovation Academy and South Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37716 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37716, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37716, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-0616
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-0616
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Gr: 3-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
242 Hiway Dr
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2684
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2684
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1033 Oliver Springs Hwy
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
North Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Beets St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Clinton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Dragon Dr
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Dutch Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Old Dutch Valley Rd
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2599
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2599
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
708 N. Main St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-2833
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-2833
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
37716, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37716, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37716, TN include Clinton Elementary School, Anderson County Innovation Academy and South Clinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37716?
12 public schools are located in 37716.
What is the racial composition of students in 37716?
37716 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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