For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,967 students in Dunlap, TN (there are , serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dunlap, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dunlap, TN are Sequatchie Co High School, Griffith Elementary School and Sequatchie Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunlap, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dunlap have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dunlap, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequatchie Co High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
523 Hwy 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Dunlap, Tennessee 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 Dunlap, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunlap, TN include Sequatchie Co High School, Griffith Elementary School and Sequatchie Co Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dunlap?
3 public schools are located in Dunlap.
What percentage of students in Dunlap go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dunlap are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap?
Dunlap public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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