Best Elizabethton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,171 students in Elizabethton, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elizabethton, TN are Elizabethton High School, Happy Valley High School and Unaka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabethton, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Elizabethton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Elizabethton, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, 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 9% 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 Elizabethton, TN (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 | 886 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 449 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hampton High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 725-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Alternative School
Alternative School
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elizabethton, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elizabethton, TN include Elizabethton High School, Happy Valley High School and Unaka High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elizabethton?
6 public high schools are located in Elizabethton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Elizabethton are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links