For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,888 students in 37849, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 731 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 37849, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37849, TN are Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37849 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37849, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37849, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 East Brushy Valley Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1711 Spring St
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3329 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Powell High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2136 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #55.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2218 Clinton Hwy
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37849, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37849, TN include Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Powell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37849?
5 public schools are located in 37849.
What percentage of students in 37849 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 37849 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37849?
37849 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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