Total enrollment
2,074
-167 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Unicoi County
Tennessee · Public K-12
The 7 public K-12 schools in Unicoi County cover all standard grade bands (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 2,074.
4-year change in Unicoi County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Unicoi County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,074 | #77 of 90 | #2,196 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #73 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.5% | #54 of 90 | #1,884 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
17,756
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,074
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,218
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
1,033 students
Middle
1
432 students
High
1
609 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Unicoi County Public Schools
2,074 students · 1 district in Unicoi County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Unicoi County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
17.8% under 18
Test scores in Unicoi County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Unicoi Co High School· 45.9%
- Love Chapel Elementary· 41.0%
- Rock Creek Elementary· 36.2%
- Unicoi Elementary· 35.0%
- Unicoi Co Middle School· 34.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Temple Hill Elementary· 23.7%
- Unicoi Co Middle School· 34.4%
- Unicoi Elementary· 35.0%
- Rock Creek Elementary· 36.2%
- Love Chapel Elementary· 41.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi Co High School | Erwin | High | 09-12 | 609 | · |
| Unicoi Co Middle School | Erwin | Middle | 06-08 | 432 | · |
| Love Chapel Elementary | Erwin | Elementary | KG-05 | 333 | · |
| Unicoi Elementary | Unicoi | Elementary | PK-05 | 330 | · |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Erwin | Elementary | KG-05 | 190 | · |
| Temple Hill Elementary | Erwin | Elementary | PK-05 | 96 | · |
| Unicoi Community Learning Center | Erwin | Elementary | PK-PK | 84 | · |
Cities in Unicoi County
About Unicoi County
Unicoi County is a rural-scale Tennessee county of about 17,756 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,074 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,218, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 15% lower than the Tennessee median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Unicoi County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,033 students), 1 middle school (432), and 1 high school (609).
Unicoi County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,074 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Unicoi County has declined 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,241 students to 2,074.
On allk12, the community for Unicoi County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data