Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, T A Dugger Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T A Dugger Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Elizabethton school district, encompassing approximately 9.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T A Dugger Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
T A Dugger Junior High School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
T A Dugger Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T A Dugger Junior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T A Dugger Junior High School's ranking?
T A Dugger Junior High School is ranked #338 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend T A Dugger Junior High School?
619 students attend T A Dugger Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of T A Dugger Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does T A Dugger Junior High School offer ?
T A Dugger Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T A Dugger Junior High School part of?
T A Dugger Junior High School is part of Elizabethton School District.
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