Smoky Mountain Elementary School

135 South 32 Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Smoky Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smoky Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Smoky Mountain Elementary School's student population of 190 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Smoky Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smoky Mountain Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#563 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
28%
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25-29%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
96%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smoky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Smoky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smoky Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Smoky Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cosby Elementary School, Jones Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Smoky Mountain Elementary School?
190 students attend Smoky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Smoky Mountain Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smoky Mountain Elementary School?
Smoky Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smoky Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Smoky Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Smoky Mountain Elementary School part of?
Smoky Mountain Elementary School is part of Cocke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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