For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,063 students in Hawkins County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hawkins County, TN are Volunteer High School, Cherokee High School and Hawkins County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawkins County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hawkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hawkins County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Volunteer High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hawkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Volunteer High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Volunteer Blvd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2927 Hwy 66 South
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6507
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6507
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #33.
Hawkins County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 East Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways Alternative School
Alternative School
952 East Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Hawkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 Burem Pike
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9390
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9390
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
1115 Goshen Val Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hawkins County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hawkins County, TN include Volunteer High School, Cherokee High School and Hawkins County Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hawkins County?
4 public high schools are located in Hawkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawkins County?
Hawkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hawkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hawkins County include: Volunteer High School vs. Cherokee High School, Cherokee High School vs. Volunteer High School
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