Public schools in Tellico Plains, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Tellico Plains, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,322
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tellico Plains public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Tellico Plains, TN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,322 students, an average of 264 per school. The largest campus is Tellico Plains High School (435 students), and the largest elementary school is Tellico Plains Elementary School (357).
Every listed school belongs to Monroe County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Tellico Plains
Elementary schools in Tellico Plains
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coker Creek Elementary School Monroe County Schools | KG–08 | 55 | — | |
| Rural Vale Elementary School Monroe County Schools | KG–08 | 217 | — | |
| Tellico Plains Elementary School Monroe County Schools | PK–04 | 357 | — |
Middle schools in Tellico Plains
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico Plains Junior High School Monroe County Schools | 05–08 | 258 | — |
High schools in Tellico Plains
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico Plains High School Monroe County Schools | 09–12 | 435 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.1%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Tellico Plains schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,322 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tellico Plains
How many public schools are in Tellico Plains, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Tellico Plains: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,322 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tellico Plains?
All listed public schools with an address in Tellico Plains belong to Monroe County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Tellico Plains?
Tellico Plains High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tellico Plains, with 435 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tellico Plains?
No school with an address in Tellico Plains is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Tellico Plains guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities