5.3avg / 10

Unicoi County School District

School District · Erwin, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 2,152

Teachers (FTE): 164

Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,152

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,152

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#128 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,473

+$62 vs Tennessee median

District size

2,152 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Unicoi County ranks #128 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Unicoi County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Unicoi Co Middle School (7.1/10), Rock Creek Elementary (6.3/10), and Unicoi Co High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Unicoi County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Unicoi Co Middle School	7.1 / 10	Middle	—	446
2	Rock Creek Elementary	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	188
3	Unicoi Co High School	5.8 / 10	High	—	648
4	Unicoi Elementary	5.5 / 10	Elementary	—	317
5	Love Chapel Elementary	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	349
6	Temple Hill Elementary	4.1 / 10	Elementary	—	106

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Unicoi County

Unicoi County is a Erwin, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,152 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $11,473 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Unicoi County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Unicoi Co Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Unicoi County students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Unicoi County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency41.2%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Unicoi County with test data.

Schools in Unicoi County

7 schools

Elementary Schools4

Rock Creek Elementary

1886.3

Unicoi Elementary

3175.5

Love Chapel Elementary

3495.2

Temple Hill Elementary

1064.1

Middle Schools1

Unicoi Co Middle School

4467.1

High Schools1

Unicoi Co High School

6485.8

Other Schools1

Unicoi Community Learning Center

983.1

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Erwin
Total Enrollment: 2,152
Teachers (FTE): 164
District spending per student: $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Unicoi County?

Unicoi County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Unicoi County?

The average composite rating for Unicoi County is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Unicoi County?

Unicoi County's district-level spending was $11,473 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Unicoi County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Unicoi County is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Unicoi County?

Unicoi Co Middle School is the highest-rated school in Unicoi County with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Unicoi County?

Across schools in Unicoi County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Unicoi County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Unicoi County has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 41.6%
ELA Proficiency: 41.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.