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The Tennessee Department of Education has released its annual list of Reward Schools for the 2023-24 school year, and Carter County Schools is proud to announce that Little Milligan Elementary and Cloudland High School have earned this prestigious distinction. These schools rank in the top 5% of schools across the state for student growth in academic achievement.

In addition to the Reward School honors, Carter County Schools achieved a Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) Level 4 distinction for the 2023-24 school year. TVAAS measures students’ academic growth over time, providing valuable insights for educators to implement effective programs, focus resources, and ensure growth opportunities for all students.

The district also recognizes four schools that earned TVAAS Level 5 distinctions for exemplary academic growth during the 2023-24 school year:

• Happy Valley Elementary
• Happy Valley Middle School
• Little Milligan Elementary
• Unaka Elementary

Carter County Schools extends congratulations to these schools, as well as their hardworking faculty, staff, and students, for their dedication and achievements.