Sequatchie County School Board is a school system based in Dunlap, Tennessee. The system serves three schools.
Serving 596 students in grades 5-8, Sequatchie Co Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequatchie Co Middle School's student population of 596 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Tomorrow's Excellence Today
School Rankings
Sequatchie Co Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequatchie Co Middle School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
87%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequatchie Co Middle School's ranking?
Sequatchie Co Middle School is ranked #1240 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sequatchie Co Middle School?
596 students attend Sequatchie Co Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sequatchie Co Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sequatchie Co Middle School offer ?
Sequatchie Co Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequatchie Co Middle School part of?
Sequatchie Co Middle School is part of Sequatchie County School District.
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