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Elizabethton


At a glance
18thof 139 Tennessee districts▲ 1
Better than 87% of Tennessee districts
804 S Watauga AVE
Elizabethton, TN 37643-4207
·(423) 547-8000·All Tennessee district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 87.1% of districts
5
Schools
2,689
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedWest Side Elementary59th of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools
Biggest riser
Harold McCormick Elementary up 89 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Elizabethton High School 13.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
Summary:

The Elizabethton school district in Tennessee consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is home to several standout institutions, with West Side Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and Elizabethton High School performing in the top 25% of Tennessee high schools.

West Side Elementary is the district's top performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and the highest test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Elizabethton High School also stands out, with a 4-star rating, strong graduation rates, low dropout rates, and above-average test scores, particularly in Algebra II and English. Additionally, T.A. Dugger Junior High School ranks in the top 25% of Tennessee middle schools and has impressive Algebra I proficiency rates.

While the district generally outperforms state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, there is a concerning issue with chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average across all schools. The district also sees variations in per-student spending, ranging from $11,900 at T.A. Dugger Junior High to $14,803 at Harold McCormick Elementary. These insights suggest opportunities for the district to identify and address attendance challenges, as well as explore ways to optimize resource allocation to support student outcomes.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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