For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,109 students in 37618, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37618, TN are Bluff City Elementary School and Sullivan East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37618 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37618, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37618, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluff City Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 Maple Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan East Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
37618, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
337 Carter St
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1801
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1801
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37618, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37618, TN include Bluff City Elementary School and Sullivan East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37618?
2 public elementary schools are located in 37618.
What is the racial composition of students in 37618?
37618 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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