For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,261 students in 37643, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37643, TN are West Side Elementary School, Valley Forge Elementary School and T A Dugger Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37643 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37643, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37643, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1310 Burgie St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8030
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8030
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1485 Riverview Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4085
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
T A Dugger Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 West E St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8025
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Siam Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8010
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8010
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Harold Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Cedar Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8020
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8020
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hope St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4074
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #77.
Happy Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Warpath Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4070
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Unaka Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 474-4110
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #99.
Carter County Online Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Grades: 4-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Siam Learning Center
Alternative School
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4050
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
37643, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South Sycamore St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4084
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Hudson
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-8035
Grades: PK
| 74 students
139 Keenburg Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4047
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4047
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37643, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37643, TN include West Side Elementary School, Valley Forge Elementary School and T A Dugger Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37643?
10 public elementary schools are located in 37643.
What is the racial composition of students in 37643?
37643 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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