For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,886 students in 37938, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 37938, TN are Halls Elementary School, Halls High School and Halls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37938 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37938, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 37938, TN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7502 Andersonville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Halls High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4321 East Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7757
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7757
Gr: 9-12 | 1,236 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Halls Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4317 East Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Minority enrollment: 19%
37938, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37938, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37938, TN include Halls Elementary School, Halls High School and Halls Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37938?
3 public schools are located in 37938.
What is the racial composition of students in 37938?
37938 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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