Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37643

The 14 schools in the 37643 zip code area serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of public schools across two districts - Elizabethton and Carter County. While the schools have a predominantly white student population, there is a stark contrast in academic performance, with the Elizabethton schools, particularly West Side Elementary and T.A. Dugger Junior High School, consistently outperforming the Carter County schools in test scores and state rankings.

The data reveals that Elizabethton High School also stands out, with above-average proficiency rates in several subject areas compared to the state, including English II, US History, and Algebra II. In contrast, the other high schools in the data set, Happy Valley High and Unaka High, have more mixed results, with lower proficiency rates in several subject areas.

The data also highlights the unique challenges faced by alternative and virtual schools, such as Carter County Online Academy and Siam Learning Center, which struggle with lower proficiency rates compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Overall, the data suggests the importance of consistent, high-quality education across all grade levels and the need to address potential socioeconomic disparities that may be contributing to the performance gaps observed between the Elizabethton and Carter County school districts.