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5 schools in Mountain City

Tennessee · Public K-12

Mountain City runs 5 public K-12 schools inside Tennessee, with combined enrollment near 1,846 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Mountain City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,846
-168 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Doe ElementaryElementaryPK-06231
Johnson Co High SchoolHigh09-12563
Johnson Co Middle SchoolMiddle07-08281
Mountain City ElementaryElementaryPK-06428
Roan Creek ElementaryElementaryPK-06343

About Mountain City

Mountain City is a rural-scale Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,846 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Mountain City is around 369 students, 31% meaningfully below the Tennessee average of about 537.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Mountain City has declined 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,014 students to 1,846.

On this page, the community for Mountain City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mountain City, Tennessee?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Mountain City, with a combined enrollment of about 1,846.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mountain City?
Mountain City has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mountain City?
Johnson Co High School is the largest public school in Mountain City by enrollment, with approximately 563 students.
What school districts serve Mountain City?
Mountain City public schools are operated by Johnson County.
What grade levels do public schools in Mountain City cover?
Public schools in Mountain City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.