Sweetwater School District
School District · Sweetwater, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Sweetwater?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sweetwater 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.
Sweetwater Elementary
Sweetwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brown Intermediate School
Sweetwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sweetwater JR High School
Sweetwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#98 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,593
$1,818 vs Tennessee median
District size
1,500 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Sweetwater ranks #98 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Sweetwater's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sweetwater Elementary (6.9/10), Brown Intermediate School (6.3/10), and Sweetwater JR High School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sweetwater
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetwater Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Brown Intermediate School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sweetwater JR High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a Sweetwater, Tennessee school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $9,593 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Sweetwater demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sweetwater Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sweetwater students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 35.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Sweetwater, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sweetwater with test data.
Schools in Sweetwater
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Sweetwater
- Total Enrollment
- 1,500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sweetwater?
The average composite rating for Sweetwater is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater spends $9,593 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sweetwater?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sweetwater is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sweetwater with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sweetwater?
Across schools in Sweetwater with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sweetwater compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Sweetwater has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.9%
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Compare Sweetwater with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- 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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