For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,901 students in 37683, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 37683, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37683, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Johnson Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37683 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37683, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37683, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Co Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2600
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Johnson Co High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
37683, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37683, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37683, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Johnson Co Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37683?
5 public schools are located in 37683.
What percentage of students in 37683 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 37683 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37683?
37683 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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