Top Rankings
Sullivan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,380 students in Sullivan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Sullivan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
8,380 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
612 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sullivan County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
229 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
7,879 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
94%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
264
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
619
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
617
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
584
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
615
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
655
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
639
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
611
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
630
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
611
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
619
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
692
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
661
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
563
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,759 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,992 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,759
$12,030
Spending / Student
$11,992
$11,527
Best Sullivan County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Perry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 Fordtown Rd
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1760
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2348 Hwy 75 Hwy
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Rock Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1238 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1380
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1380
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Hill Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1685
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1685
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Holston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #66.
Central Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Central Heights Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1575
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1575
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Hughes School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Austin Springs Rd
Piney Flats, TN 37686
(423) 354-1835
Piney Flats, TN 37686
(423) 354-1835
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Sullivan Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
West Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Lynn Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Emmett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
753 Emmett Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1865
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1865
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Rosemont Ave
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1770
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1212.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 692 students
Rank: #1313.
Sullivan East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4180 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
Rank: #1414.
Bluff City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 Maple Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1515.
Ketron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Bloomington Pike
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1715
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1715
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1616.
Sullivan East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sullivan County Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District manages 17 public schools serving 8,380 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District is ranked #94 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County School District?
94% of Sullivan County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Sullivan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,992 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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