Best High Schools in Watauga, TN

Watauga, TN has 3 high schools with 1,229 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 Watauga score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watauga meet expectations.

1. Sullivan East High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sullivan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students

2. Unaka High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students

Best Middle Schools in Watauga, TN

Watauga, TN has 3 middle schools with 1,479 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 Watauga score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watauga exceed expectations.

1. Liberty Bell Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students

2. Happy Valley Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 369 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Watauga, TN

Watauga, TN has 3 elementary schools with 1,127 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 Watauga score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watauga exceed expectations.

1. Fairmont Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students

2. Valley Forge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

3. Keenburg Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students

4. Mary Hughes School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sullivan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Watauga, TN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Watauga, TN has a total population of 1,633 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Watauga, TN

3,835

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watauga, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

28.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

3.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watauga, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watauga, TN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,039 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Watauga, TN Internet Health Assessment.

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