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Monroe County

Tennessee · Public School District
12
Schools
4,788
Students
$11,870
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Monroe County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 4,788 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,870 is below the national average for a US public school district.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools6 schools
Middle Schools3 schools
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sequoyah High School09–12806
Sweetwater High School09–12559
Tellico Plains High School09–12452
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,870-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
26%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
26.4%
Federal
21.5%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,788
Students
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,870, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,788 students.
What is the graduation rate for Monroe County?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Monroe County spend per student?
Monroe County spends $11,870 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Monroe County?
No, Monroe County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Monroe County serve?
Monroe County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.