Carter County Public Schools
Carter County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
21
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,502
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Carter County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Carter County has 2 district entries. Carter County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Elizabethton has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 12 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Carter County
Reported Enrollment
7,502
21 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Carter County
Carter County
Elizabethton
21 Public Schools in Carter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton High School | Listed only | Elizabethton | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 863 |
| T A Dugger Junior High School | Listed only | Elizabethton | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 633 |
| Hampton Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Hampton, 37658Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 548 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Johnson City, 37601Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 529 |
| East Side Elementary | Listed only | Elizabethton | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 491 |
| Happy Valley High School | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 446 |
| Hampton High School | Listed only | Carter County | Hampton, 37658Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 439 |
| Hunter Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 433 |
| Harold McCormick Elementary | Listed only | Elizabethton | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 380 |
| West Side Elementary | Listed only | Elizabethton | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 371 |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 369 |
| Unaka High School | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 315 |
| Central Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Johnson City, 37601Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 286 |
| Cloudland Elementary School | Listed only | Carter County | Roan Mountain, 37687Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 269 |
| Cloudland High School | Listed only | Carter County | Roan Mountain, 37687Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 248 |
| Keenburg Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 212 |
| Unaka Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 210 |
| Valley Forge Elementary | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 202 |
| Little Milligan | Listed only | Carter County | Butler, 37640Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 119 |
| Carter County Online Academy | Listed only | Carter County | Elizabethton, 37643Suburb: Midsize | 4–12 | Virtual | 99 |
Elizabethton High School
Elizabethton
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
T A Dugger Junior High School
Elizabethton
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Hampton Elementary
Carter County
Hampton, 37658 / Suburb: Midsize
Happy Valley Elementary
Carter County
Johnson City, 37601 / Suburb: Midsize
East Side Elementary
Elizabethton
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Happy Valley High School
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Hampton High School
Carter County
Hampton, 37658 / Rural: Fringe
Hunter Elementary
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Harold McCormick Elementary
Elizabethton
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
West Side Elementary
Elizabethton
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Happy Valley Middle School
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Unaka High School
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Central Elementary
Carter County
Johnson City, 37601 / Suburb: Midsize
Cloudland Elementary School
Carter County
Roan Mountain, 37687 / Rural: Distant
Cloudland High School
Carter County
Roan Mountain, 37687 / Rural: Distant
Keenburg Elementary
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Unaka Elementary
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Rural: Fringe
Valley Forge Elementary
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Little Milligan
Carter County
Butler, 37640 / Rural: Distant
Carter County Online Academy
Carter County
Elizabethton, 37643 / Suburb: Midsize
Carter County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Carter County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Carter County public school directory?
The directory lists 21 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Carter County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Carter County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Carter County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Carter County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Carter County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.