Top Rankings
Alcoa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), 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
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,743 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
21,159 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
337 Students
149,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
15%
# Black Students
281 Students
209,194 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
1,326 Students
580,750 Students
% White Students
60%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
46,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
33,223
# Students in K Grade:
153
74,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
74,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
74,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
77,036
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
77,259
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
73,989
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
70,761
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcoa High School
(Math: 37% | 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: #22.
Alcoa Middle School
(Math: 39% | 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: #33.
Alcoa Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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
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 #42 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) 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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