For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 students in 38343, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 38343, TN are East Elementary School and Humboldt Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38343 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38343, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38343, TN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Gr: 2-6 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Junior/senior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Viking Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Westside Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Gr: PK-1 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 82%
38343, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East End Magnet Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Gr: PK-5
1811 Ferrell St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1751 Main St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Gr: 3-4 | 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38343, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38343, TN include East Elementary School and Humboldt Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 38343?
3 public schools are located in 38343.
What is the racial composition of students in 38343?
38343 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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