T A DUGGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

T A Dugger Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Elizabethton school district, located in Elizabethton, TN with about 576 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, T A Dugger Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

T.A. Dugger Junior High School, located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Elizabethton City Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth during the critical middle-level years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic offerings, T.A. Dugger is known for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and school spirit initiatives. The school plays an active role in the Elizabethton community, maintaining a focus on building positive relationships between students, faculty, and families. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the Elizabethton City Schools website provides a comprehensive resource for parents and students alike.

For more information, contact T A Dugger Junior High School at (423) 547-8025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

305 West E ST
Elizabethton, TN 37643
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T A DUGGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Elizabethton, TN with about 576 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Elizabethton
Total Students:
576
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 576 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending T A DUGGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.8%
Black or African American
3.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.