Sweetwater High School is a four-year public high school in Sweetwater, Tennessee operated by Monroe County Schools.
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Sweetwater 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 610 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 589.5 square miles in Sweetwater, TN. Students typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 22.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which can extend up to 32.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater High School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater High School is 0.33, 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
#898 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)24.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater High School's ranking?
Sweetwater High School is ranked #898 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sweetwater High School often compared to?
Sweetwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah High School, Tellico Plains High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater High School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sweetwater High School?
610 students attend Sweetwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sweetwater High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sweetwater High School offer ?
Sweetwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater High School part of?
Sweetwater High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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