For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,931 students in Monroe County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN are Tellico Plains High School, Sequoyah High School and Sweetwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Monroe County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweetwater High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tellico Plains High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9180 Hwy 68
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 South High St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN include Tellico Plains High School, Sequoyah High School and Sweetwater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County, TN?
3 public high schools are located in Monroe County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, TN?
Monroe County, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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