For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,045 students in 37874, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 203 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 37874, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37874, TN are Sweetwater Elementary School, Sweetwater High School and Brown Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37874 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37874, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 37874, TN Public Schools (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: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37874, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37874, TN include Sweetwater Elementary School, Sweetwater High School and Brown Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 37874?
5 public schools are located in 37874.
What percentage of students in 37874 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 37874 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37874?
37874 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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