For the 2026 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 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
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 Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Massachusetts Ave
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Unicoi County 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 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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