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Best Carter County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,361 students in Carter County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, TN are Elizabethton High School, Cloudland High School and Happy Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Carter County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabethton High School, with 91% 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 Carter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabethton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 Jason Witten Way
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cloudland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
476 Cloudland Dr
Roan Mountain, TN 37687
(423) 772-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Happy Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Warpath Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4094
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Unaka High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Robinson Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Hampton High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
766 1st St
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Carter County Online Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Gr: 4-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carter County, TN

Carter County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Range Elementary School (Closed 2014)
655 Watauga Rd
Watauga, TN 37694
(423) 547-4037
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Siam Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, TN include Elizabethton High School, Cloudland High School and Happy Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
6 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County 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).
Which public high schools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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