Monroe County School District
School District · Madisonville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Monroe County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Monroe 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.
Vonore Elementary
Vonore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vonore Middle School
Vonore · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#124 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,029
+$618 vs Tennessee median
District size
5,011 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Monroe County ranks #124 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Monroe County's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Vonore Elementary (6.5/10), Sweetwater High School (6.2/10), and Vonore Middle School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Monroe County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vonore Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Sweetwater High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Vonore Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Tellico Plains Junior High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sequoyah High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Coker Creek Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Madisonville Intermediate School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Tellico Plains High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Tellico Plains Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Madisonville Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Monroe County
Monroe County is a Madisonville, Tennessee school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,011 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $12,029 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Monroe County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vonore Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Monroe County students show an average math proficiency of 33.6% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Monroe County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monroe County with test data.
Schools in Monroe County
13 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Madisonville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,011
- Teachers (FTE)
- 291
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Monroe County?
The average composite rating for Monroe County is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Monroe County?
Monroe County spends $12,029 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monroe County is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monroe County?
Vonore Elementary is the highest-rated school in Monroe County with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Monroe County?
Across schools in Monroe County with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monroe County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Monroe County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 13 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.0%
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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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