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5 schools in Sweetwater

Tennessee · Public K-12

Sweetwater, Tennessee comes in at 5 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 2,142 students total and an average campus size near 428.

7-year change in Sweetwater

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,142
-40 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 80%
% Hispanic
15%
was 11%
% Black
2%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brown Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-06310
Sweetwater ElementaryElementary03-04317
Sweetwater High SchoolHigh09-12610
Sweetwater Jr High SchoolMiddle07-08316
Sweetwater Primary SchoolElementaryPK-02589

About Sweetwater

Public education in Sweetwater, Tennessee runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 2,142 students. By footprint, Sweetwater sits in the sparse bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Sweetwater average about 428 students each, 20% lower than the Tennessee norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Sweetwater has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,182 students to 2,142. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 11% to 15%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Sweetwater discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater, Tennessee has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,142 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater High School is the largest public school in Sweetwater by enrollment, with approximately 610 students.
What school districts serve Sweetwater?
Sweetwater is served by 2 public school districts, including Sweetwater, Monroe County.
What grade levels do public schools in Sweetwater cover?
Public schools in Sweetwater serve students from pre-K through grade 12.