Best Schools in McMinn County, TN
McMinn County, TN has 28 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,395 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in McMinn County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McMinn County, TN
The top high schools in McMinn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1498 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 650 Students
3. Meigs County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
4. Mcminn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1408 Students
5. Sweetwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
Best Middle Schools in McMinn County, TN
The top middle schools in McMinn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocoee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
2. Brown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 309 Students
3. Athens City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
4. Meigs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McMinn County, TN
The top elementary schools in McMinn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riceville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 614 Students
2. Calhoun Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students
3. Charleston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
4. E K Baker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 350 Students
5. Meigs North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
6. Englewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
7. Rogers Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 283 Students
8. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 545 Students
9. Etowah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
10. Niota Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 517 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McMinn County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McMinn County, TN has a total population of 53,276 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McMinn County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McMinn County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McMinn County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McMinn County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McMinn County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McMinn County, TN
How many schools are in McMinn County, TN?
McMinn County, TN has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,395 students in total.
How do schools in McMinn County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in McMinn County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in McMinn County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McMinn County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcminn County
6 places in Mcminn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- McMinn County (9 schools)
- Athens (5 schools)