For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,489 students in Cocke County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cocke County, TN are Cosby High School and Cocke Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cocke County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cocke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cocke County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cocke Co High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Cocke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cosby High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3318 Cosby Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-5602
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-5602
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Cocke Co High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cocke County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cocke County, TN include Cosby High School and Cocke Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cocke County?
3 public high schools are located in Cocke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cocke County?
Cocke County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Cocke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cocke County include: Cocke Co High School vs. Cosby High School
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