Excellent
#123 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 7% in state
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Cocke County · Cosby, TN
A Cocke County elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 South 32 HWY, Cosby, TN 37722
- Math 57% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smoky Mountain Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Smoky Mountain Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,221
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Jones Cove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Bridgeport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
| Centerview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cocke County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smoky Mountain Elementary is listed in Cocke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smoky Mountain Elementary
Smoky Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Cosby, TN, part of Cocke County, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smoky Mountain Elementary
What grades does Smoky Mountain Elementary serve?
Smoky Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Smoky Mountain Elementary?
Smoky Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoky Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoky Mountain Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smoky Mountain Elementary rank in TN?
Smoky Mountain Elementary ranks #123 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Smoky Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Smoky Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smoky Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smoky Mountain Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smoky Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Smoky Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smoky Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Smoky Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cocke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (423) 487-2255
- Area population (ZIP 37722)
- 7,430
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37722; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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