For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,855 students in 38478, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 38478, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38478, TN are Southside Elementary School, Bridgeforth Middle School and Giles Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38478 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38478, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38478, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Grades: 3-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Giles Co High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sheila Frost Dr
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-6532
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-6532
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38478, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38478, TN include Southside Elementary School, Bridgeforth Middle School and Giles Co High School.
How many public schools are located in 38478?
4 public schools are located in 38478.
What percentage of students in 38478 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 38478 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38478?
38478 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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