Below Average
#1439 of 1,786 schools in TN
Unaka High School
High School · Carter County · Elizabethton, TN
A Carter County high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
119 Robinson LN, Elizabethton, TN 37643
- Math 17% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Unaka High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Unaka High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,455
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Siam Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 5–12 | 4.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Cloudland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 245 | Compare → |
| Hampton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carter County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unaka High School is listed in Carter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unaka High School
Unaka High School is a public high school in Elizabethton, TN, part of Carter County, serving approximately 309 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,439 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unaka High School
What grades does Unaka High School serve?
Unaka High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Unaka High School?
Unaka High School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unaka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unaka High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unaka High School rank in TN?
Unaka High School ranks #1,439 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Unaka High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unaka High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Unaka High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unaka High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Unaka High School a charter school?
No, Unaka High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unaka High School a Title I school?
No, Unaka High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (423) 474-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37643)
- 33,690
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37643; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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