| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton City School District | Milligan College | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2,738 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carter County School District | Elizabethton | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4,764 | 16 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Carter County compares
Together they enroll 7,502 students across 21 schools. The largest is Carter County School District with 4,764 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carter County is Elizabethton City School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carter County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Carter County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carter County, TN?
Of the districts serving Carter County, Elizabethton City School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.