Carter County Schools is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Carter County, Tennessee. Carter County’s 348 square miles consists of mountains, the Watauga and Doe Rivers, and beautiful valleys that form the Appalachian landscape.

The Carter County School System contains schools from eight small communities: Biltmore, Butler, Central, Hampton, Pinecrest, Stoney Creek, Roan Mountain, and Valley Forge. Our district consists of 16 schools, 4,452 Students, 36 administrators, 420 teachers, and 462 paraprofessionals.

At Elizabethton City Schools (ECS), our community of 2,700 students, 220 educators, and 19 administrators collaborates daily to foster academic excellence and personal growth. In 2023, ECS proudly ranked within the top 25% of districts statewide in student academic achievement. This success reflects our commitment to providing exceptional education and support to every student.

Over the years, ECS has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as Reward Schools, a Blue Ribbon School, and commendation for our Reading Instruction Implementation and TN All Corps Tutoring initiatives. These achievements underscore our dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in education.

At ECS, we prioritize empowering our educators with the resources and professional development necessary to deliver the best instructional practices and curriculum, ensuring student learning and growth. Our focus extends beyond academics; we also cultivate excellence in Athletics, Fine Arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE), providing students with diverse opportunities for holistic development.

Our goal is clear: to offer a well-rounded education that equips every student with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed for success in both academic pursuits and life beyond the classroom. Join us in our journey towards excellence at Elizabethton City Schools.

Milligan is a Christ-centered liberal arts university in Johnson City, Tennessee, boasting a close-knit community, 355-acre picturesque campus, and over 100 majors, minors and other degree offerings.

For over 150 years, Milligan has educated men and women to lead and to serve. Our commitment to Christ-centered liberal arts education has led Milligan to become a growing, well-respected liberal arts institution. Because of our emphasis on scholarship, community, and faith, students come from all over the world to experience our distinctively different approach to higher education.

Northeast State at Elizabethton campus was the first off-site educational facility to be opened by Northeast State. Opening in 1996 through the joint efforts of Carter County, Northeast State, and the First Tennessee Private Industry Council, it is located on the Stoney Creek Highway across from the Elizabethton Municipal Airport. The site provides enhanced access to the College?s programs and services for the citizens of Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi counties. Specialized courses in continuing education can be tailored to meet the needs of the community.