For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,926 students in Mcminn County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcminn County, TN are Central High School and Mcminn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcminn County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mcminn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Mcminn County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcminn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Co Road 461
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 263-5541
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 263-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Mcminn High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Mcminn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
625 Matlock Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Guille St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
1601 Palos St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcminn County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcminn County, TN include Central High School and Mcminn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcminn County?
2 public high schools are located in Mcminn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcminn County?
Mcminn County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mcminn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcminn County include: Central High School vs. Mcminn High School, Mcminn High School vs. Central High School
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