- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erwin, TN
Unicoi Co Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Unicoi Co Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470423000047
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unicoi Co Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Erwin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 432
- students enrolled
Unicoi Co Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unicoi Co Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Erwin, TN.
School address
District: Unicoi County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470423000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Unicoi Co Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 470423000047 · Erwin, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Unicoi Co High School (609 students)
Unicoi Co Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Unicoi Co Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unicoi Co High
Unicoi Co High School
609 students
- This school
Unicoi Co Middle School
432 students
- Love Chapel El
Love Chapel Elementary
333 students
- Unicoi Element
Unicoi Elementary
330 students
- Rock Creek Ele 190
Rock Creek Elementary
190 students
- Temple Hill El 96
Temple Hill Elementary
96 students
What this shows Unicoi Co Middle School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unicoi Co Middle School compares
Unicoi Co Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Unicoi Co Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Unicoi County reports $11,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unicoi Co Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Love Chapel Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unicoi Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unicoi Co Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Unicoi Co Middle School
How many students attend Unicoi Co Middle School?
Unicoi Co Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erwin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unicoi Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unicoi Co Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unicoi Co Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Unicoi Co Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Erwin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unicoi Co Middle School?
Unicoi Co Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Unicoi Co Middle School rank among public schools in Erwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Unicoi Co Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Erwin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Erwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Unicoi County?
Besides Unicoi Co Middle School, Unicoi County also operates Unicoi Co High School (609 students), Love Chapel Elementary (333 students), and Unicoi Elementary (330 students). See the Unicoi County district page for the complete list.