Elizabethton School District
School District · Elizabethton, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Elizabethton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elizabethton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Side Elementary
Elizabethton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harold Mccormick Elementary
Elizabethton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
T a Dugger Junior High School
Elizabethton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#16 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,343
+$932 vs Tennessee median
District size
2,689 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Elizabethton ranks #16 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Elizabethton's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Side Elementary (9.0/10), Harold Mccormick Elementary (8.4/10), and T a Dugger Junior High School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elizabethton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Side Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Harold Mccormick Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | T a Dugger Junior High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | East Side Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Elizabethton High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elizabethton
Elizabethton is a Elizabethton, Tennessee school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,689 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $12,343 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Elizabethton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Side Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Elizabethton students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elizabethton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elizabethton with test data.
Schools in Elizabethton
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Elizabethton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,689
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elizabethton?
The average composite rating for Elizabethton is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton spends $12,343 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elizabethton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elizabethton is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elizabethton?
West Side Elementary is the highest-rated school in Elizabethton with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Elizabethton?
Across schools in Elizabethton with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elizabethton compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Elizabethton has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.6%
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Compare Elizabethton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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