Elizabethton School District

804 S Watauga Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643-4207
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elizabethton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,689 students in Elizabethton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Elizabethton School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,689 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elizabethton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#21 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
41%
31%
44%
37%
49%
40%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
21%
% White
89%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,574 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,534
$11,979
Spending / Student
$11,574
$11,478

Best Elizabethton School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1310 Burgie St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8030
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
T A Dugger Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 West E St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Siam Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8010
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harold Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
226 Cedar Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8020
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabethton High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 Jason Witten Way
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elizabethton School District?
Elizabethton School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,689 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethton School District?
Elizabethton School District is ranked #22 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethton School District?
89% of Elizabethton School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabethton School District?
Elizabethton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Elizabethton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,574 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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