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Unicoi County High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Erwin, TN · NCES 470423001723

At a glance

Reported students

609

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Tennessee high enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

330

Unicoi County High School: 609 reported students.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
753
Teachers (FTE)
58.5
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1

What the reported data says about Unicoi County High School

Unicoi County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Erwin. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Unicoi County Schools. NCES reports 609 students for 2024–25.

Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Unicoi County High School

  1. 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.3%
Students with disabilities
16.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.14
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White85.4%
  • Hispanic12.3%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian0.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial1.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Unicoi County High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Love Chapel Elementary School

Elementary · Unicoi County Schools

KG–053330.2 mi
Unicoi County Middle School

Middle · Unicoi County Schools

06–084320.3 mi
Unicoi Community Learning Center

Other · Unicoi County Schools

PK–PK840.3 mi
Rock Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Unicoi County Schools

KG–051901.6 mi
Temple Hill Elementary School

Elementary · Unicoi County Schools

PK–05965.3 mi
Unicoi Elementary School

Elementary · Unicoi County Schools

PK–053305.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Unicoi County High School

What grades does Unicoi County High School serve?

Unicoi County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Unicoi County Schools.

How many students attend Unicoi County High School?

Unicoi County High School reported 609 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 753 students.

Is Unicoi County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Unicoi County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Unicoi County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Unicoi County High School in?

Unicoi County High School is part of Unicoi County Schools, based in Erwin, TN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Unicoi County High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Love Chapel Elementary School (0.2 mi), Unicoi County Middle School (0.3 mi), Unicoi Community Learning Center (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.