For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,810 students in 37172, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 334 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 37172, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37172, TN are Springfield Middle School, Krisle Elementary School and Coopertown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37172 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37172, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37172, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 5th Avenue West
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-4821
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-4821
Grades: 6-9
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Krisle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6712 Hwy 49 East
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-2596
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-2596
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Coopertown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 Highway 49 West
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-4166
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-4166
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Coopertown Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3746 Hwy 49 West
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-7642
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-7642
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Jaden Gavin Dr
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-5588
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-5588
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #66.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Alsup Dr
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-8495
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-8495
Grades: K-2
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Springfield High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5240 Hwy 76 East
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-3516
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-3516
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #88.
Robertson Co. Virtual School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 M.s. Couts Blvd
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-8920
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-8920
Grades: 3-12
| 75 students
Rank: #99.
Cheatham Park Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Locust St
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-0232
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-0232
Grades: 3-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1010.
Robertson County Phoenix Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 M.s. Couts Blvd
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-2328
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-2328
Grades: 4-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Bransford Dr
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-4313
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-4313
Grades: PK
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 M.s. Couts Blvd
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-2328
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-2328
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37172, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37172, TN include Springfield Middle School, Krisle Elementary School and Coopertown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37172, TN?
12 public schools are located in 37172, TN.
What percentage of students in 37172, TN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 37172, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37172, TN?
37172, TN public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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