Best 37643 Tennessee Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,171 students in 37643, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 37643, TN are Elizabethton High School, Happy Valley High School and Unaka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37643 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37643, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37643 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabethton High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 37643, TN Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabethton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 Jason Witten Way
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Warpath Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4094
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Unaka High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Robinson Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hampton High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 725-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Alternative School
Alternative School
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 37643 Tennessee

37643, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
416 South Sycamore St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
104 Hudson
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4047
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 37643, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 37643, TN include Elizabethton High School, Happy Valley High School and Unaka High School.
How many public high schools are located in 37643?
6 public high schools are located in 37643.
What is the racial composition of students in 37643?
37643 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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