For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,107 students in 38012, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38012, TN are Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38012 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38012, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38012, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haywood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 N Grand Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732
Grades: 1-2
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 East Jefferson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233
Grades: 3-4
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Haywood County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Sunny Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Anderson Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Grades: 5-6
| 355 students
38012, Tennessee 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Haywood A J Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3991
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3991
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
2401 Anderson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Grades: 5-6
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38012, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38012, TN include Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38012?
4 public elementary schools are located in 38012.
What is the racial composition of students in 38012?
38012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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