Cocke County School District
School District · Newport, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Cocke County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cocke County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Cosby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grassy Fork Elementary
Hartford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Centerview Elementary
Newport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#90 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,098
$313 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,295 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Cocke County ranks #90 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Cocke County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Smoky Mountain Elementary (8.7/10), Grassy Fork Elementary (7.5/10), and Centerview Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cocke County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoky Mountain Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Grassy Fork Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Centerview Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Del Rio Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Bridgeport Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Edgemont Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Parrottsville Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Cosby High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Cosby Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Cocke Co High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cocke County
Cocke County is a Newport, Tennessee school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,295 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $11,098 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Cocke County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smoky Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Cocke County students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cocke County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cocke County with test data.
Schools in Cocke County
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Newport
- Total Enrollment
- 4,295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cocke County?
Cocke County has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cocke County?
The average composite rating for Cocke County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cocke County?
Cocke County spends $11,098 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cocke County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cocke County is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cocke County?
Smoky Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cocke County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Cocke County?
Across schools in Cocke County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cocke County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Cocke County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.2%
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- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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