Average
#1388 of 1,786 schools in TN
Tellico Plains High School
High School · Monroe County · Tellico Plains, TN
A Monroe County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9180 Hwy 68, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
- Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Tellico Plains High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tellico Plains High School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,762/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tellico Plains), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,824
Median home value
$189,500
Median rent
$575/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Monroe County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | Not available | 217 | Compare → |
| Sequoyah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 801 | Compare → |
| Sweetwater High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 582 | 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.
Monroe County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tellico Plains High School is listed in Monroe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tellico Plains High School
Tellico Plains High School is a public high school in Tellico Plains, TN, part of Monroe County, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,388 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tellico Plains High School
What grades does Tellico Plains High School serve?
Tellico Plains High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tellico Plains High School?
Tellico Plains High School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tellico Plains High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tellico Plains High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tellico Plains High School rank in TN?
Tellico Plains High School ranks #1,388 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Tellico Plains High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tellico Plains High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Tellico Plains High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tellico Plains High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tellico Plains High School a charter school?
No, Tellico Plains High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tellico Plains High School a Title I school?
No, Tellico Plains High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (423) 253-2550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37385)
- 8,610
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 37385; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.