For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,926 students in Mcminn County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcminn County, TN are Central High School and Mcminn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcminn County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mcminn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Mcminn County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcminn High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Mcminn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Co Road 461
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 263-5541
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 263-5541
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Mcminn High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Mcminn County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
200 Guille St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Gr: PK-2 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1601 Palos St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Gr: 3-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Gr: 3-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcminn County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcminn County, TN include Central High School and Mcminn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcminn County?
2 public high schools are located in Mcminn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcminn County?
Mcminn County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Mcminn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcminn County include: Central High School vs. Mcminn High School, Mcminn High School vs. Central High School
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