For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,901 students in Mountain City, TN (there are , serving 44 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mountain City, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mountain City, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Johnson Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Mountain City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Schools in Mountain City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Co Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2600
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Co High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 Fairground Hill
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Mountain City, Tennessee Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mountain City, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Mountain City, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Johnson Co Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mountain City?
5 public schools are located in Mountain City.
What percentage of students in Mountain City go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mountain City are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain City?
Mountain City public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mountain City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mountain City include: Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Mountain City Elementary School vs. Roan Creek Elementary School, Doe Elementary School vs. Roan Creek Elementary School
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