For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,201 students in Alcoa, TN (there are 1 private school, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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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