| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater City School District | Sweetwater | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,486 | 4 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Monroe County School District | Madisonville | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 5,023 | 13 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Monroe County compares
Together they enroll 6,509 students across 17 schools. The largest is Monroe County School District with 5,023 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Monroe County, Tennessee
Monroe County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Monroe County is Sweetwater City School District (5/10). 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 Monroe County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Monroe 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 Monroe County, TN?
Of the districts serving Monroe County, Sweetwater City School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 48th 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.