For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,011 students in Monroe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Monroe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
5,011 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
88%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,259 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,287
$11,979
Spending / Student
$11,259
$11,478
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Vonore Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Hwy 411
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tellico Plains Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Madisonville Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Green Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Gr: 3-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Vonore Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Madisonville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
268 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Gr: PK-2 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Gr: 4-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,011 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #123 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County School District?
88% of Monroe County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,259 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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