Best Cocke County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,489 students in Cocke County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cocke County, TN are Cosby High School and Cocke Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cocke County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cocke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cocke County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cosby High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cocke County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cosby High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3318 Cosby Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-5602
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cocke Co High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
241 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cocke County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cocke County, TN include Cosby High School and Cocke Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cocke County?
3 public high schools are located in Cocke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cocke County?
Cocke County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cocke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cocke County include: Cocke Co High School vs. Cosby High School

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