| 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 | Johnson City | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4,764 | 16 | PK–12 | 5 |
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 5.3/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County has 2 public school districts covering 6 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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