For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,158 students in Whitwell, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Whitwell, TN are Whitwell Elementary School, Whitwell Middle School and Whitwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitwell, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Whitwell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Tiger Trail
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Whitwell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Butterfly Ln
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Whitwell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Trl
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whitwell, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Whitwell, TN include Whitwell Elementary School, Whitwell Middle School and Whitwell High School.
How many public schools are located in Whitwell?
3 public schools are located in Whitwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitwell?
Whitwell public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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