Johnson County is located on the Eastern Continental Divide in the extreme northeastern corner of Tennessee. It is shaped like an ancient arrowhead pointing in a northeastern direction. Virginia is to the north and North Carolina is to the east of Johnson County. Mountain City Elementary has approximately 600 students from Head Start through sixth grade. A staff of 50 teachers educate students with an average teacher student ratio of 1 to 14.
All students are able to learn.
A strong bond between school and home must be established in order for students to have an optimal opportunity for academic success. Character education is an integral part of a child's education. Technology must be incorporated into the everyday curriculum which provides students an opportunity to learn and compete globally. Students must have a solid foundation in language arts an math prior to leaving the elementary. The mission of Mountain City Elementary School is to provide learning opportunities, leadership, and quality instruction for students that will enable them to function as responsible and productive citizens.