For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,479 students in 37312, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 485 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 37312, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37312, TN are North Lee Elementary School, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School and Hopewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37312 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37312, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37312, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Walker Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 student Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
E.l. Ross Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4340 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 student Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 student Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Gr: PK-2 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37312, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37312, TN include North Lee Elementary School, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School and Hopewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37312?
8 public schools are located in 37312.
What percentage of students in 37312 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 37312 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37312?
37312 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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