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Cocke County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Cocke County's public-school directory totals 13 schools, with student enrollment near 4,932. Cocke County Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $48,016. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary and 3 high schools.

4-year change in Cocke County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,932
-119 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Cocke County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,932#43 of 90#1,348 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
13#35 of 90N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
21.9%#60 of 90#2,061 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Cocke County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
36,813
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,932
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$48,016
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
10
3,513 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
1,419 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cocke County Public Schools
4,202 students · 2 districts in Cocke County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cocke County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Cocke County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 12 schools in Cocke County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cocke Co High SchoolNewportHigh09-121,074·
Newport Grammar SchoolNewportElementaryPK-08730·
Edgemont ElementaryNewportElementaryPK-08541·
Parrottsville ElementaryParrottsvilleElementaryPK-08512·
Cosby ElementaryCosbyElementaryKG-08429·
Northwest ElementaryNewportElementaryPK-08422·
Cosby High SchoolCosbyHigh09-12343·
Bridgeport ElementaryNewportElementaryPK-08261·
Centerview ElementaryNewportElementaryPK-08225·
Smoky Mountain ElementaryCosbyElementaryPK-08176·
Grassy Fork ElementaryHartfordElementaryKG-08132·
Del Rio ElementaryDel RioElementaryKG-0885·
Cocke Co Adult High SchoolNewportHigh09-122·

Cities in Cocke County

Newport7 schoolsCosby3 schoolsDel Rio1 schoolHartford1 schoolParrottsville1 school

About Cocke County

Cocke County is a compact Tennessee county of about 36,813 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 4,932 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $48,016 a year, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 22% meaningfully below the Tennessee median.

On the school-mix side, Cocke County covers 10 elementary schools (3,513 students), and 3 high schools (1,419).

Cocke County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,202 students on its own.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,932 students, stayed largely flat from the 5,051 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Cocke County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cocke County?
Cocke County, Tennessee has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,932 students.
How many high schools are in Cocke County?
Cocke County, Tennessee has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,419 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cocke County?
Cocke County, Tennessee has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,513 students.
What is the largest school district in Cocke County?
Cocke County Public Schools is the largest school district in Cocke County, serving approximately 4,202 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Cocke County?
Cocke County has roughly 36,813 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cocke County?
Median household income in Cocke County is $48,016, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cocke County?
Approximately 11.0% of adults 25 and older in Cocke County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Cocke County?
Cocke County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Cocke County is owner-occupied?
Cocke County has about 17,957 housing units, of which roughly 74.5% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Cocke County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Cocke County include Cocke Co High School, Newport Grammar School, Edgemont Elementary. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data