For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,125 students in Sequatchie County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 47 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sequatchie County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sequatchie County, TN are Whitwell Elementary School, Sequatchie Co High School and Griffith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sequatchie County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Sequatchie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sequatchie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Tiger Trail
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Gr: PK-4 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sequatchie Co High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7067 Sr 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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 | 786 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Whitwell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Butterfly Ln
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Whitwell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Trl
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
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 | 596 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Sequatchie County 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 Sequatchie County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Sequatchie County, TN include Whitwell Elementary School, Sequatchie Co High School and Griffith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sequatchie County?
6 public schools are located in Sequatchie County.
What percentage of students in Sequatchie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sequatchie County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sequatchie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sequatchie County include: Sequatchie Co High School vs. Whitwell High School
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