For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,202 students in Sequatchie County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sequatchie County, TN are Whitwell Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School and Whitwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sequatchie County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sequatchie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sequatchie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Tiger Trail
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
173 Jones Dr
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2105
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Whitwell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Butterfly Ln
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sequatchie Co Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7079 State Route 28
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4149
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4149
Gr: 5-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Sequatchie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bledsoe County Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
26297 U South Hwy 127
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-3293
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-3293
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sequatchie County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sequatchie County, TN include Whitwell Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School and Whitwell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sequatchie County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sequatchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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