Sweetwater: Schools & Education
Sweetwater is served by 5 public schools. Sweetwater High School is the largest at 559 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,045 students.
- ~1,306 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,306 residents per school. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Monroe County, Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,045 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 129 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.90 |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Tennessee Wesleyan University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Athens |
| Nearest College · Phone | (423) 745-7504 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sweetwater Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 210 Mayes Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (423) 337-5274 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37874 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12