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13 schools in Monroe County

Tennessee · 5,006 students · 4 cities

13 public K-12 schools, 5,006 students, one district. That is the Monroe County entry on the numbers, with a mix of 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.

4-year change in Monroe County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,006
+18 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Monroe County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,006#48 of 135#1,933 of 9,210
Number of schools
ranked most first
13#34 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
22.7%#88 of 123#5,433 of 6,848
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

About Monroe County

Monroe County is a sparse public-school district in Tennessee. The district operates 13 schools and serves approximately 5,006 students.

In terms of grade levels, Monroe County covers 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Monroe County is about 385, noticeably below the Tennessee average of roughly 537.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,006 students, stayed largely flat from the 4,988 reported in SY 2020-21. Monroe County now counts 13 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monroe County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Monroe County run?
Monroe County has 13 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,006 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Monroe County?
Sequoyah High School is the largest public school in Monroe County by enrollment, with approximately 766 students.
What grade levels does Monroe County serve?
Monroe County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 13 campuses.
What cities does Monroe County serve?
Monroe County operates schools in Madisonville, Sweetwater, Tellico Plains, Vonore across Tennessee.