Sweetwater, TN is a small city located in Monroe County and is known for its historic charm. Education is an important part of the city and its surrounding areas, which are served by Sweetwater City Schools. The school district is rated as “Above Average” by GreatSchools, indicating that the schools offer quality educational opportunities for students. There are four elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and several private schools in Sweetwater. The local education system also provides access to adult learning programs and other educational resources within the community. Sweetwater City Schools have a commitment to excellence in providing quality instruction and support services to students of all ages. The area has strong academic programs with state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of extracurricular activities available to further enrich the learning experience of students.
Sweetwater schools spend $9,014 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 361 students per librarian, and 451 children per counselor.