Sweetwater Jr High School

1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 311 students in grades 7-8, Sweetwater Jr 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sweetwater Jr High School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Sweetwater Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Jr High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1396 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
31%
22%
37%
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
77%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweetwater Jr High School's ranking?
Sweetwater Jr High School is ranked #1396 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Jr High School?
311 students attend Sweetwater Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sweetwater Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Jr High School?
Sweetwater Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Jr High School offer ?
Sweetwater Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Jr High School part of?
Sweetwater Jr High School is part of Sweetwater School District.

School Reviews

2   12/21/2011
Only excelling Students or athletes acknowledged. No reward for B students or just good kids.
- Posted by Parent - Hinto

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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