For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 589 students in 37873, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37873, TN are Surgoinsville Elementary School and Surgoinsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37873 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37873, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37873, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surgoinsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 W Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Surgoinsville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1044 Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37873, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37873, TN include Surgoinsville Elementary School and Surgoinsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37873?
2 public schools are located in 37873.
What is the racial composition of students in 37873?
37873 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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