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Monroe County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public schools in Monroe County, Tennessee total 17, with combined enrollment of about 6,538 students against a county population of 47,695. That breaks down as 8 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Monroe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,538
-261 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
2 districts
Enrollment
6,538
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,895
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
2,882 students
Middle
5
1,572 students
High
3
1,811 students
Combined / other
1
273 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monroe County Public Schools
5,006 students · 2 districts in Monroe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe 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
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.5% under 18

Test scores in Monroe County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 15 schools in Monroe County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sequoyah High SchoolMadisonvilleHigh09-12766·
Sweetwater High SchoolSweetwaterHigh09-12610·
Sweetwater Primary SchoolSweetwaterElementaryPK-02589·
Madisonville PrimaryMadisonvilleElementaryPK-02529·
Madisonville Intermediate SchoolMadisonvilleElementary03-05475·
Tellico Plains High SchoolTellico PlainsHigh09-12435·
Madisonville Middle SchoolMadisonvilleMiddle06-08430·
Tellico Plains ElementaryTellico PlainsElementaryPK-04357·
Vonore ElementaryVonoreElementaryPK-04343·
Sweetwater ElementarySweetwaterElementary03-04317·
Sweetwater Jr High SchoolSweetwaterMiddle07-08316·
Brown Intermediate SchoolSweetwaterMiddle05-06310·
Monroe County Virtual SchoolMadisonvilleCombined04-12273·
Tellico Plains Junior High SchoolTellico PlainsMiddle05-08258·
Vonore Middle SchoolVonoreMiddle05-08258·
Rural Vale ElementaryTellico PlainsElementaryKG-08217·
Coker Creek ElementaryTellico PlainsElementaryKG-0855·

Cities in Monroe County

Madisonville5 schoolsSweetwater5 schoolsTellico Plains5 schoolsVonore2 schools

About Monroe County

Monroe County is a low-population Tennessee county of about 47,695 residents, home to 17 public schools and roughly 6,538 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,895, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Tennessee median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Monroe County covers 8 elementary schools (2,882 students), 5 middle schools (1,572), 3 high schools (1,811), and 1 combined or other schools.

Monroe County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,006 students across Monroe County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 6,799 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,538 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 16 to 17 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 89% to 85% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monroe County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Tennessee has 17 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,538 students.
How many high schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Tennessee has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,811 students.
How many middle schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Tennessee has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,572 students.
How many elementary schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Tennessee has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,882 students.
What is the largest school district in Monroe County?
Monroe County Public Schools is the largest school district in Monroe County, serving approximately 5,006 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Monroe County?
Monroe County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 47,695, with a median age of 45. About 20.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Monroe County?
Median household income in Monroe County is $56,895, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Monroe County?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Monroe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Monroe County?
Monroe County residents are approximately 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Monroe County is owner-occupied?
Monroe County has about 21,764 housing units, of which roughly 72.2% are owner-occupied.

Monroe County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data