For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,219 students in 37887, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 37887, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37887, TN are Central Middle School, Central Elementary School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37887 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37887, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37887, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Liberty Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37887, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37887, TN include Central Middle School, Central Elementary School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 37887?
4 public schools are located in 37887.
What percentage of students in 37887 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 37887 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37887?
37887 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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