Smoky Mountain Elementary

Smoky Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Cosby, TN, part of the Cocke County. The school serves approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 91.1th percentile among TN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math, 6 points above the state average and 36% in reading/language arts, 4 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $48,221, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 187 students, Smoky Mountain Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Smoky Mountain Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.