For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,152 students in Unicoi County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Unicoi County, 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.
Unicoi County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Unicoi County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Unicoi County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Love Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #44.
Unicoi Co Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1653
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1653
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Unicoi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Massachusetts Ave
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Unicoi Co High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1632
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1632
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
599 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 735-1216
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 735-1216
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Unicoi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
599 S. Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Grades: 4-5
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Unicoi County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Unicoi County, TN include Rock Creek Elementary School, Love Chapel Elementary School and Temple Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Unicoi County?
7 public schools are located in Unicoi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Unicoi County?
Unicoi County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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