For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,287 students in 37766, TN (there are , serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 37766, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37766, TN are Valley View Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School and Lafollette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37766 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37766, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37766, TN 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 Old Middlesboro Hwy
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Myers Ln
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lafollette Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 East Central Ave
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
East Lafollette Learning Academy
Alternative School
860 East Chestnut
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
Gr: 6-12
37766, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 East Chestnut St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
318 W Beech St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37766, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37766, TN include Valley View Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School and Lafollette Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37766?
4 public schools are located in 37766.
What percentage of students in 37766 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 37766 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37766?
37766 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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