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Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,042 students in Monroe County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN are Sweetwater High School, Tellico Plains High School and Sequoyah 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 16% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Monroe County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tellico Plains 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 16% 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 Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
414 South High St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Tellico Plains High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9180 Hwy 68
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Gr: 4-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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 Sweetwater High School, Tellico Plains High School and Sequoyah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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