For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,298 students in 37821, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37821, TN are Newport Grammar School, Centerview Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37821 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37821, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37821, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Grammar School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 College St
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-3811
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-3811
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Centerview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hwy 160
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4947
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4947
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Edwina Bridgeport Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Edgemont Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Carson Springs Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-2288
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Cocke Co High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
344 Woodson Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4697
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4697
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37821, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37821, TN include Newport Grammar School, Centerview Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37821?
7 public schools are located in 37821.
What is the racial composition of students in 37821?
37821 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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