For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,993 students in Monroe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Monroe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
4,993 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Monroe County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
51 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
4,433 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
89%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
319
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
320
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
349
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
294
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
337
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
330
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
531
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
458
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
485
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
457
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,328 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,300 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,328
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,300
$11,647
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tellico Plains High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9180 Hwy 68
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 South High St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Tellico Plains Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Madisonville Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Green Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Vonore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Hwy 411
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Vonore Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1010.
Madisonville Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Grades: PK-2
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,993 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #108 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County School District?
89% of Monroe County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,300 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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