For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,202 students in Sequatchie County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sequatchie County, TN are Whitwell Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School and Whitwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sequatchie County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sequatchie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sequatchie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Tiger Trail
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Grades: PK-4
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
173 Jones Dr
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Grades: PK-4
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Whitwell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Butterfly Ln
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Sequatchie Co Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7079 State Route 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4149
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4149
Grades: 5-8
| 604 students
Sequatchie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bledsoe County Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
26297 U South Hwy 127
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-3293
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-3293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sequatchie County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sequatchie County, TN include Whitwell Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School and Whitwell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sequatchie County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sequatchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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