For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,835 students in Erwin, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Erwin, TN are Rock Creek Elementary School, Love Chapel Elementary School and Temple Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erwin, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Erwin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Erwin, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1121 E Erwin Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1648
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1648
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Love Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S. Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1657
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1657
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Unicoi Co Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1653
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1653
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Unicoi Co High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1632
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1632
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
599 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 735-1216
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 735-1216
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Erwin, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
599 S. Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Gr: 4-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Erwin, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Erwin, TN include Rock Creek Elementary School, Love Chapel Elementary School and Temple Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Erwin?
6 public schools are located in Erwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Erwin?
Erwin public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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