Best Schools in Carter County, TN
Carter County, TN has a total of 23 schools including 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 7,523 students attend Carter County, TN schools. On average, schools in Carter County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carter County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Carter County, TN
Carter County, TN has 8 high schools with 2,372 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carter County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carter County don't meet expectations.
1. Elizabethton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
2. Cloudland High School
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Carter County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
3. Hampton High School
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Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students
4. Unaka High School
SchoolGrade
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Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students
5. Happy Valley High School
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Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
6. Siam Learning Center
SchoolGrade
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Carter County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter County, TN
Carter County, TN has 2 middle schools with 1,002 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carter County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carter County meet expectations.
1. Happy Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 369 Students
2. T A Dugger Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter County, TN
Carter County, TN has 12 elementary schools with 4,050 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carter County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carter County don't meet expectations.
1. West Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Elizabethton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
2. Harold Mccormick Elementary
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Elizabethton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
3. East Side Elementary
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Elizabethton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
4. Happy Valley Elementary
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 529 Students
5. Valley Forge Elementary
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
6. Keenburg Elementary
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students
7. Cloudland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 269 Students
8. Hampton Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 548 Students
9. Hunter Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
10. Little Milligan
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter County, TN has a total population of 56,356 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carter County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carter County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carter County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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