For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,539 students in Apison, TN (there are , serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Apison, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Apison, TN are Apison Elementary School and East Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apison, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Apison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Apison, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apison Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10433 East Brainerd Rd
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6895
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6895
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
East Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3550 Bentwood Cove Dr
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6800
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Apison, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Apison, TN include Apison Elementary School and East Hamilton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Apison?
2 public schools are located in Apison.
What percentage of students in Apison go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Apison are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apison?
Apison public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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