For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,201 students in Alcoa, TN (there are , serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Alcoa, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alcoa, TN are Alcoa Middle School, Alcoa High School and Alcoa Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcoa, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Alcoa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alcoa, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcoa Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 Faraday St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Alcoa High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #33.
Alcoa Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1325 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-4767
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-4767
Grades: 3-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Alcoa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 559 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alcoa, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Alcoa, TN include Alcoa Middle School, Alcoa High School and Alcoa Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Alcoa?
4 public schools are located in Alcoa.
What percentage of students in Alcoa go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Alcoa are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alcoa?
Alcoa public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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