For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,129 students in 38040, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 38040, TN are Halls Elementary School, Halls Junior High School and Halls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38040 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38040, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Halls Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Halls High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38040, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38040, TN include Halls Elementary School, Halls Junior High School and Halls High School.
How many public schools are located in 38040?
3 public schools are located in 38040.
What is the racial composition of students in 38040?
38040 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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