Serving 2,414 students in grades 9-12, Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dobyns - Bennett High School's student population of 2,414 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobyns - Bennett High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
6%
21%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobyns - Bennett High School's ranking?
Dobyns - Bennett High School is ranked #425 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dobyns - Bennett High School often compared to?
Dobyns - Bennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tennessee High School, Sullivan East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dobyns - Bennett High School?
The graduation rate of Dobyns - Bennett High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dobyns - Bennett High School?
2,414 students attend Dobyns - Bennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dobyns - Bennett High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobyns - Bennett High School?
Dobyns - Bennett High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dobyns - Bennett High School offer ?
Dobyns - Bennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dobyns - Bennett High School part of?
Dobyns - Bennett High School is part of Kingsport School District.
School Reviews
3 3/2/2019
This school is great for Tennessee''s standards but not much more can be said. You can get yourself a good education at Dobyns Bennett by taking a lot of AP classes but your college readiness really cannot compare to what you would get from the top high schools nationwide. The school feels overcrowded but there is the benefit of a new addition to the building coming in 2019 that will both expand and modernize the school a bit. Kingsport is a cheap, safe area to have children but if you want them to be more prepared for life after college or be more nationally competitive in the college admissions process then I would choose another school.
5 12/22/2009
Dobyns Bennett is absolutely great! I am a student here, and I think that I speak for all of us when I say that we are proud to be Indians (School Mascot). The academics are exellent and the teachers are concerned about not only how students do, but also the students personal wellfare. Kingsport City Schools have raised the graduating requirements and made courses more rigorus so that we may be better suited for college and the work force.
5 1/27/2009
This school really helps students prepare for their future and learn valuable life lessons that the students would have had to learn "the hard way" otherwise.
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