For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,060 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).
Best Public Schools in Whitwell, TN (2026)
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 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 280 students 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 | 298 students 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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