For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,048 students in 37061, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 37061, TN are Houston Co High School, Houston Co Middle School and Erin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37061 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37061, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37061, TN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Co High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Houston Co Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3460 West Main
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 State Route 13 S.
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
6420 Highway 13
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37061, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37061, TN include Houston Co High School, Houston Co Middle School and Erin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37061?
5 public schools are located in 37061.
What is the racial composition of students in 37061?
37061 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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