Best Elizabethton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,860 students in Elizabethton, TN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Elizabethton, TN are T A Dugger Junior High School, Hunter Elementary School and Happy Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Elizabethton, TN public middle schools have an score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Elizabethton 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 Public Middle Schools in Elizabethton, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

T A Dugger Junior High School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
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305 West E St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025

Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Hunter Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
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145 Hope St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074

Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Happy Valley Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
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163 Warpath Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070

Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

Unaka Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110

Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Carter County Online Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
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139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407

Gr: 4-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: n/an/a

Siam Learning Center

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139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050

Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Elizabethton, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Carter County Adult High School (Closed 2011)

416 South Sycamore St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084

Early Learning Center (Closed 2013)

104 Hudson
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035

Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Keenburg Elementary School (Closed 2023)

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 middle schools in Elizabethton, TN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Elizabethton, TN include T A Dugger Junior High School, Hunter Elementary School and Happy Valley Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Elizabethton?

6 public middle schools are located in Elizabethton.

What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethton?

Elizabethton 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).