Public schools in Mountain City, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Mountain City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,846
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mountain City public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mountain City, TN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,846 students, an average of 369 per school. The largest campus is Johnson County High School (563 students), and the largest elementary school is Mountain City Elementary School (428).
Every listed school belongs to Johnson County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Mountain City
Elementary schools in Mountain City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Elementary School Johnson County Schools | PK–06 | 231 | — | |
| Mountain City Elementary School Johnson County Schools | PK–06 | 428 | — | |
| Roan Creek Elementary School Johnson County Schools | PK–06 | 343 | — |
Middle schools in Mountain City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Middle School Johnson County Schools | 07–08 | 281 | — |
High schools in Mountain City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County High School Johnson County Schools | 09–12 | 563 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.6%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Mountain City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,846 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mountain City
How many public schools are in Mountain City, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mountain City: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,846 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mountain City?
All listed public schools with an address in Mountain City belong to Johnson County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Mountain City?
Johnson County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mountain City, with 563 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mountain City?
No school with an address in Mountain City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Mountain City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities