For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,070 students in Cosby, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Cosby, TN are Smoky Mountain Elementary School, Cosby Elementary School and Cosby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cosby, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cosby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cosby, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smoky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 South 32 Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-2255
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-2255
Grades: PK-8
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Cosby Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 Cosby Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-3850
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-3850
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Cosby High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3318 Cosby Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-5602
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-5602
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Cove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4554 Jones Cove Rd
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cosby, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Cosby, TN include Smoky Mountain Elementary School, Cosby Elementary School and Cosby High School.
How many public schools are located in Cosby?
4 public schools are located in Cosby.
What is the racial composition of students in Cosby?
Cosby public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cosby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cosby include: Jones Cove Elementary School vs. Smoky Mountain Elementary School, Smoky Mountain Elementary School vs. Cosby Elementary School, Cosby Elementary School vs. Smoky Mountain Elementary School
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