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Best Carter County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 768 students in Carter County, TN (there are , serving 6,367 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Carter County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carter County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of East Tn Christian Home & Academy
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
All-girls (Christian)
517 Allen Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
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Western Christian Academy Photo
Western Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 749 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
244 Sinking Creek Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37601
(800) 868-5839
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearCarter County Total Schools
20252
20242
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
768 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202510203179
202410197172
20236196174
20226210185
20216202180
20206190171
20197187175
20187181172
20178190180
20168184178
20158174167
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% Average Students of Color
45%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202545%20%34%
202445%20%34%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
202014%19%32%
201929%20%31%
201829%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20197:110:112:1
20187:110:112:1
20174:110:112:1
20164:110:112:1
20154:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$13,436
Average Summer Program Cost
$390
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20250.530.560.65
20240.530.560.65
20230.000.540.65
20220.250.530.64
20210.250.520.64
20200.250.520.64
20190.410.500.63
20180.410.500.63
20170.000.470.61
20160.000.460.61
20150.000.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
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# Black Students
8 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
38%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202538%6%7%
202438%7%7%
202214%7%7%
202114%7%7%
202014%7%8%
201929%7%7%
201829%7%7%
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# White Students
12 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
57%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202557%61%52%
202457%61%52%
2023100%62%52%
202286%64%54%
202186%65%54%
202086%66%54%
201971%68%56%
201871%68%56%
2017100%71%58%
2016100%71%58%
2015100%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carter County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Carter County, TN include East Tn Christian Home & Academy and Western Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Carter County?
2 private schools are located in Carter County.
What percentage of students in Carter County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Carter County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carter County?
67% of private schools in Carter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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