For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 563 students in Mountain City, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Mountain City, TN is Johnson Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain City, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mountain City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Mountain City, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnson Co High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mountain City, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Mountain City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mountain City, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mountain City, TN include Johnson Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mountain City?
1 public high schools are located in Mountain City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain City?
Mountain City public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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