For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,406 students in Unicoi County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Unicoi County, TN are Rock Creek Elementary School, Love Chapel Elementary School and Temple Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Unicoi County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Unicoi County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Unicoi County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1121 E Erwin Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1648
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1648
Gr: K-5 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Love Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S. Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1657
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1657
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Unicoi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Massachusetts Ave
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Unicoi Co Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1653
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1653
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Unicoi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
599 S. Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Gr: 4-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Unicoi County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Unicoi County, TN include Rock Creek Elementary School, Love Chapel Elementary School and Temple Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Unicoi County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Unicoi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Unicoi County?
Unicoi County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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