For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,852 students in 37849, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 672 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 37849, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37849, TN are Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37849 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37849, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37849, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2502 East Brushy Valley Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1711 Spring St
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3329 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2218 Clinton Hwy
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Powell High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2136 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37849, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37849, TN include Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Powell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37849?
5 public schools are located in 37849.
What percentage of students in 37849 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 37849 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37849?
37849 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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