For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,860 students in 37643, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37643, TN are T A Dugger Junior High School, Happy Valley Middle School and Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37643 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37643, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37643, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T A Dugger Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 West E St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Warpath Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hope St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Carter County Online Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Grades: 4-12
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Unaka Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Siam Learning Center
Alternative School
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
37643, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South Sycamore St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Hudson
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035
Grades: PK
| 74 students
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4047
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4047
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37643, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37643, TN include T A Dugger Junior High School, Happy Valley Middle School and Hunter Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37643?
6 public middle schools are located in 37643.
What is the racial composition of students in 37643?
37643 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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