For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 914 students in Sequatchie County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sequatchie County, TN are Whitwell Middle School and Sequatchie Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sequatchie County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Sequatchie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sequatchie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sequatchie County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sequatchie County, TN include Whitwell Middle School and Sequatchie Co Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sequatchie County?
2 public middle schools are located in Sequatchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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