For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,042 students in Monroe County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN are Sweetwater High School, Tellico Plains High School and Sequoyah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe 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 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Monroe County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tellico Plains High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 South High St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Tellico Plains High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9180 Hwy 68
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Grades: 4-12
| 217 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, TN include Sweetwater High School, Tellico Plains High School and Sequoyah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Sequoyah High School vs. Tellico Plains High School, Tellico Plains High School vs. Sequoyah High School, Sweetwater High School vs. Sequoyah High School
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