For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,034 students in 37061, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37061, TN are Houston Co High School, Houston Co Middle School and Erin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37061 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37061, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37061, TN 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Co High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Houston Co Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3460 West Main
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 State Route 13 S.
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
6420 Highway 13
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37061, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37061, TN include Houston Co High School, Houston Co Middle School and Erin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37061?
5 public schools are located in 37061.
What is the racial composition of students in 37061?
37061 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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