For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,967 students in Dunlap, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dunlap, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dunlap, TN are Sequatchie Co High School, Griffith Elementary School and Sequatchie Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunlap, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dunlap have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dunlap, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequatchie Co High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
523 Hwy 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
173 Jones Dr
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Sequatchie Co Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7079 State Route 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4149
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4149
Gr: 5-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Dunlap, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bledsoe County Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
26297 U South Hwy 127
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-3293
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-3293
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunlap, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dunlap, TN include Sequatchie Co High School, Griffith Elementary School and Sequatchie Co Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dunlap?
3 public schools are located in Dunlap.
What percentage of students in Dunlap go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dunlap are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap?
Dunlap public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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