For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,141 students in 37083, TN (there are , serving 122 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 37083, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37083, TN are Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37083 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37083, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37083, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Sycamore St
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Grades: 2-3
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Meador Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Grades: 4-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Macon County Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 Hwy 52 By Pass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #44.
Macon County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Grades: PK-1
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37083, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37083, TN include Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 37083?
5 public schools are located in 37083.
What percentage of students in 37083 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 37083 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37083?
37083 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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