Cocke County Schools & Education
Cocke County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,153
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#58
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cocke County
Measured School Summary
Cocke County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,153 per pupil, Cocke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cocke County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,153
$62 below the state average
School coverage
13
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cocke County has 13 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cocke County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Cocke County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#58
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cocke County
Elementary and high visible
4,339 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Newport
Elementary school only in this slice
701 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Cocke County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cocke County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cocke County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cocke County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Elementary Focus in Cocke County
Cocke County features 13 public schools serving a total of 5,040 students across two districts. The system is heavily weighted toward early education, with 10 elementary schools and three high schools.
Spotlight on Newport and Cocke County
The Cocke County district is the primary provider with 12 schools and 4,339 students, while the Newport district serves 701 students at Newport Grammar. No charter schools currently operate within the county lines.
Large High Schools Meet Rural Beginnings
Most campuses are situated in rural areas, though four are located in town settings. Cocke County High School is a major regional hub with 1,159 students, drastically larger than the county’s 388-student average.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Cocke County
Reported Enrollment
5,040
13 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cocke County
Cocke County
GuideNewport
13 Public Schools in Cocke County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Profile | Cocke County | Newport, 37821Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,159 |
| Newport Grammar School | Record | Newport | Newport, 37821Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 701 |
| Edgemont Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Newport, 37821Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 569 |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Parrottsville, 37843Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 506 |
| Cosby Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Cosby, 37722Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 421 |
| Northwest Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Newport, 37821Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 396 |
| Cosby High School | Record | Cocke County | Cosby, 37722Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 326 |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Newport, 37821Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 303 |
| Centerview Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Newport, 37821Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 251 |
| Smoky Mountain Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Cosby, 37722Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 178 |
| Grassy Fork Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Hartford, 37753Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 127 |
| Del Rio Elementary | Record | Cocke County | Del Rio, 37727Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 92 |
| Cocke Co Adult High School | Record | Cocke County | Newport, 37821Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 11 |
Cocke Co High School
Cocke County
Newport, 37821 / Town: Distant
Parrottsville Elementary
Cocke County
Parrottsville, 37843 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,153
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Cocke County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cocke County, Tennessee?
Cocke County features 13 public schools serving a total of 5,040 students across two districts. The system is heavily weighted toward early education, with 10 elementary schools and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Cocke County, Tennessee?
The Cocke County district is the primary provider with 12 schools and 4,339 students, while the Newport district serves 701 students at Newport Grammar. No charter schools currently operate within the county lines.
What is the school experience like in Cocke County?
Most campuses are situated in rural areas, though four are located in town settings. Cocke County High School is a major regional hub with 1,159 students, drastically larger than the county’s 388-student average.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.