For the 2026 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 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hawkins County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hawkins County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Volunteer High School, with 92% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Volunteer High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Volunteer Blvd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 7-12
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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