For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,509 students in Monroe County, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 328 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, TN are Sweetwater Elementary School, Sweetwater High School and Rural Vale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Broad St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
Grades: 3-4
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 South High St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rural Vale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vonore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Hwy 411
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Madisonville Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Green Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Grades: 3-5
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Tellico Plains High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9180 Hwy 68
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Tellico Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Brown Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Starrett St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5905
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5905
Grades: 5-6
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Sequoyah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #1010.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1111.
Vonore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #1212.
Madisonville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1313.
Sweetwater Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Grades: 7-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1414.
Coker Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Primary
Magnet School
268 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Grades: PK-2
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Virtual School
Magnet School
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Grades: 4-12
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sweetwater Primary School
Magnet School
500 Highway 322 East
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 351-7004
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 351-7004
Grades: PK-2
| 556 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 schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, TN include Sweetwater Elementary School, Sweetwater High School and Rural Vale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
17 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Sequoyah High School vs. Tellico Plains High School, Tellico Plains High School vs. Sequoyah High School, Sweetwater High School vs. Sequoyah High School
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