For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,090 students in Jonesborough, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Jonesborough, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and David Crockett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesborough, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Jonesborough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jonesborough, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
David Crockett High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 957 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jonesborough, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Jonesborough, TN include Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and David Crockett High School.
How many public schools are located in Jonesborough?
5 public schools are located in Jonesborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesborough?
Jonesborough public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jonesborough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jonesborough include: Fall Branch Elementary School vs. Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Sulphur Springs Elementary School vs. Fall Branch Elementary School
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