Top Rankings
Alcoa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,201 students in Alcoa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Alcoa School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,201 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alcoa School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
60%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,572 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,507 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,572
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,507
$11,478
Best Alcoa School District Public Schools (2025)
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
How many schools belong to Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,201 students.
What is the rank of Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District is ranked #35 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alcoa School District?
60% of Alcoa School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Alcoa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,507 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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