Enrollment
432
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Unicoi Co Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Unicoi Co Middle School
Unicoi Co Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Erwin, Tennessee, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 432 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Unicoi County also operates Unicoi Co High School (609 students) and Love Chapel Elementary (333 students) alongside Unicoi Co Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Unicoi Co Middle School compares
Unicoi Co Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Unicoi County, which includes Unicoi Co Middle School.
$11,252
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 53.5%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Unicoi Co Middle School a good school?
Unicoi Co Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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