Sequoyah High School is a public high school in Madisonville, Tennessee. The school, a part of Monroe County Schools, was built in 1995 and combined Vonore High School and Madisonville High School. It is named after the Cherokee Indian Sequoyah. It serves grades 9-12 and is one of three high schools in Monroe County.
Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequoyah High School serves the northern part of Madisonville, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 231.3 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, with distances to the edge of the zone averaging 8.7 miles and extending up to 18.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoyah High School's student population of 766 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah High School is 0.31, 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
#1174 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
82%
57%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Gold
School Mascot
Chief
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah High School's ranking?
Sequoyah High School is ranked #1174 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequoyah High School often compared to?
Sequoyah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tellico Plains High School, Sweetwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoyah High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoyah High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sequoyah High School?
766 students attend Sequoyah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sequoyah High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sequoyah High School offer ?
Sequoyah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah High School part of?
Sequoyah High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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