Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Alcoa’s public schools outscore 78% of Tennessee districts
On the state math tests, 36% of Alcoa’s students scored proficient, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Alcoa, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alcoa’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 230 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Alcoa’s, its schools beat 84%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 40% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,433 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Alcoa Intermediate School, then Alcoa Middle School, then Alcoa High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Clayton-Bradley Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Alcoa’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Tennessee school districts, #46 of 176 Tennessee towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Tennessee average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Alcoa, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Alcoa
Alcoa Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 581 students
Kindergarten in Alcoa
Alcoa Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 581 students
1st grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 581 students
2nd grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 581 students
3rd grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 476 students
4th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 476 students
5th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 476 students
6th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 526 students
7th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 526 students
8th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 526 students
9th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa High School
Grades 9–12 · 687 students
10th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa High School
Grades 9–12 · 687 students
11th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa High School
Grades 9–12 · 687 students
12th grade in Alcoa
Alcoa High School
Grades 9–12 · 687 students
Alcoa’s public schools are run by Alcoa City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Alcoa vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Alcoa’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoa | A− | Alcoa City |
| Rockford | — | Blount County |
| Maryville | A+ | Maryville City |
| Knoxville | B+ | Knox County |
| Louisville | B+ | Blount County |
Every school in Alcoa
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Alcoa’s schools
Are Alcoa’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Alcoa children attend outscore 78% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #46 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Alcoa in?
Alcoa City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,270 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Alcoa kids go to high school?
Alcoa High School, with 687 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Alcoa’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Alcoa City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Alcoa spend per student?
$14,433 in Alcoa City School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Alcoa?
Yes: Clayton-Bradley Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 491 students).
Parents talk
What Alcoa families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Alcoa → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.