For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,193 students in Sequatchie County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 49 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sequatchie County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sequatchie County, TN are Whitwell Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School and Sequatchie Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sequatchie County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sequatchie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sequatchie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Tiger Trail
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Jones Dr
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Grades: PK-4
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Sequatchie Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
523 Hwy 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #44.
Whitwell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Trl
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Whitwell Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Butterfly Ln
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Sequatchie Co Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
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
| 624 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 schools in Sequatchie County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Sequatchie County, TN include Whitwell Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School and Sequatchie Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Sequatchie County, TN?
6 public schools are located in Sequatchie County, TN.
What percentage of students in Sequatchie County, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sequatchie County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sequatchie County, TN?
Sequatchie County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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