For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,490 students in 38068, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 584 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 38068, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38068, TN are Buckley-carpenter Elementary School, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School and Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38068 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38068, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38068, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Hwy 59 West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38068, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38068, TN include Buckley-carpenter Elementary School, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School and Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center.
How many public schools are located in 38068?
4 public schools are located in 38068.
What percentage of students in 38068 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 38068 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38068?
38068 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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