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6.2 avg / 10

Sequatchie County School District

School District · Dunlap, Tennessee

Students: 1,967
Teachers (FTE): 146

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,279

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Sequatchie County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sequatchie County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Griffith Elementary

8.0/10

Dunlap · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Sequatchie Co High School

5.8/10

Dunlap · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Sequatchie Co Middle School

4.9/10

Dunlap · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#89 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,279

$132 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,967 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Sequatchie County ranks #89 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Sequatchie County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Griffith Elementary (8.0/10), Sequatchie Co High School (5.8/10), and Sequatchie Co Middle School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Sequatchie County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Griffith Elementary 8.0 / 10
2 Sequatchie Co High School 5.8 / 10
3 Sequatchie Co Middle School 4.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sequatchie County

Sequatchie County is a Dunlap, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,967 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $11,279 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Sequatchie County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Griffith Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Sequatchie County students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sequatchie County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Sequatchie County with test data.

Schools in Sequatchie County

3 schools

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Dunlap
Total Enrollment
1,967
Teachers (FTE)
146
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sequatchie County?

Sequatchie County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sequatchie County?

The average composite rating for Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie County?

Sequatchie County spends $11,279 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sequatchie County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sequatchie County is 13.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sequatchie County?

Griffith Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sequatchie County with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Sequatchie County?

Across schools in Sequatchie County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sequatchie County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Sequatchie County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 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
35.3%
ELA Proficiency
37.5%

Resources

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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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