| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport City School District | Newport | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 701 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Cocke County School District | Bybee | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 4,339 | 12 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Cocke County compares
Together they enroll 5,040 students across 13 schools. The largest is Cocke County School District with 4,339 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Cocke County, Tennessee
Cocke County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cocke County is Newport City School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cocke County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Cocke County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cocke County, TN?
Of the districts serving Cocke County, Newport City School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.