For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,727 students in Carter County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carter County, TN are T A Dugger Junior High School, Cloudland High School and Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Carter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T A Dugger Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 West E St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cloudland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 Cloudland Dr
Roan Mountain, TN 37687
(423) 772-5300
Roan Mountain, TN 37687
(423) 772-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Hwy 321
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5220
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5220
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hope St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Happy Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Warpath Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Unaka Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Carter County Online Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
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
Alternative School
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Carter County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
416 South Sycamore St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
104 Hudson
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035
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
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4047
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
655 Watauga Rd
Watauga, TN 37694
(423) 547-4037
Watauga, TN 37694
(423) 547-4037
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carter County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carter County, TN include T A Dugger Junior High School, Cloudland High School and Hampton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carter County?
8 public middle schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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