Sequatchie County High School is a public high school in Dunlap, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Sequatchie County School Board.
Serving 542 students in grades 9-12, Sequatchie Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequatchie Co High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dunlap, TN, covering approximately 266 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 16.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequatchie Co High School's student population of 542 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Tomorrow's Excellence Today
School Rankings
Sequatchie Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequatchie Co High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequatchie Co High School's ranking?
Sequatchie Co High School is ranked #896 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequatchie Co High School often compared to?
Sequatchie Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequatchie Co High School?
The graduation rate of Sequatchie Co High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sequatchie Co High School?
542 students attend Sequatchie Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sequatchie Co High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sequatchie Co High School offer ?
Sequatchie Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sequatchie Co High School part of?
Sequatchie Co High School is part of Sequatchie County School District.
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