Total enrollment
1,924
-103 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Sequatchie County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Sequatchie County reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 16,809, with an average school size of 641 students. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Sequatchie County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Sequatchie County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,924 | #80 of 90 | #2,251 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #89 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.5% | #63 of 90 | #2,089 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.
Residents
16,809
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,924
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,750
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
786 students
Middle
1
596 students
High
1
542 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sequatchie County Public Schools
1,924 students · 1 district in Sequatchie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sequatchie 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Sequatchie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Sequatchie Co High School· 48.9%
- Griffith Elementary· 43.0%
- Sequatchie Co Middle School· 26.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith Elementary | Dunlap | Elementary | PK-04 | 786 | · |
| Sequatchie Co Middle School | Dunlap | Middle | 05-08 | 596 | · |
| Sequatchie Co High School | Dunlap | High | 09-12 | 542 | · |
Cities in Sequatchie County
About Sequatchie County
Sequatchie County is a low-population county of about 16,809 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,924 students across 3 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,750, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the school-mix side, Sequatchie County comprises 1 elementary school (786 students), 1 middle school (596), and 1 high school (542).
Sequatchie County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,924 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sequatchie County has shrank 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,027 students to 1,924.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sequatchie County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data