For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 899 students in 37189, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 37189, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 37189, TN are Alex Green Elementary School and Whites Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37189 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37189, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37189, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alex Green Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Lloyd Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5105
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Whites Creek High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7277 Old Hickory Blvd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5132
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5132
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
37189, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Drexel Prep (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4479 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Nashville Global Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4470 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37189, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37189, TN include Alex Green Elementary School and Whites Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 37189, TN?
2 public schools are located in 37189, TN.
What percentage of students in 37189, TN go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 37189, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37189, TN?
37189, TN public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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