For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,142 students in 37874, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 203 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 37874, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37874, TN are Sweetwater Elementary School, Sweetwater High School and Brown Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37874 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37874, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37874, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Broad St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
Gr: 3-4 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 South High St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Brown Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Starrett St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5905
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5905
Gr: 5-6 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Gr: 7-8 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Highway 322 East
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 351-7004
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 351-7004
Gr: PK-2 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37874, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37874, TN include Sweetwater Elementary School, Sweetwater High School and Brown Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 37874?
5 public schools are located in 37874.
What percentage of students in 37874 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 37874 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37874?
37874 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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