For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,193 students in 37721, TN (there are , serving 63 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 37721, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37721, TN are Corryton Elementary School, Gibbs Elementary School and Gibbs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37721 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37721, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37721, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corryton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 Corryton Rd
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 687-4573
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 687-4573
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7715 Tazewell Pike
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-1497
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-1497
Gr: PK-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Gibbs High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7628 Tazewell Pike
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-9130
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-9130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37721, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37721, TN include Corryton Elementary School, Gibbs Elementary School and Gibbs High School.
How many public schools are located in 37721?
3 public schools are located in 37721.
What percentage of students in 37721 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 37721 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37721?
37721 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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