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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,270 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 39% 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
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,270 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.3%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,801 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,007
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,801
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alcoa School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 526 students 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 | 687 students 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 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,270 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?
61% of Alcoa School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Alcoa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,801 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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