For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,849 students in 37643, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37643, TN are T A Dugger Junior High School, Hunter Elementary School and Happy Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37643 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37643, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37643, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 619 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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 | 498 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
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 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Alternative School
Alternative School
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37643, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37643, TN include T A Dugger Junior High School, Hunter Elementary School and Happy Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37643?
6 public middle schools are located in 37643.
What is the racial composition of students in 37643?
37643 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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