The Alpha School

Set in New Tazewell, Tennessee, The Alpha School is a minimally staffed primary school, part of Claiborne County. It caters to 144 students across grade pre-K. That puts it 69% smaller than the typical public school in Tennessee, which averages around 470 students.

Claiborne County comprises 13 schools with combined enrollment of 3,967 students; The Alpha School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, The Alpha School shows that nearly all students (94%) are White. Other groups include 4% multiracial. Compared to Claiborne County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In the area at large, Claiborne County reports that median household earnings sit near $49,379, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The Alpha School is one of 14 public schools in Claiborne County (combined enrollment of about 3,967 students).

The closest other public school is Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at The Alpha School has rose 66%, going from 87 students in 2018 to 144 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.