Top Rankings
Elizabethton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,678 students in Elizabethton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Elizabethton School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,678 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elizabethton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
89%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,581 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,621 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,581
$12,075
Spending / Student
$11,621
$11,570
Best Elizabethton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1310 Burgie St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8030
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8030
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 619 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Siam Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8010
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8010
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Harold Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Cedar Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8020
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8020
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Elizabethton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 Jason Witten Way
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8015
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabethton School District?
Elizabethton School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,678 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethton School District?
Elizabethton School District is ranked #19 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethton School District?
89% of Elizabethton School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Elizabethton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,621 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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