Sullivan South High School (Closed 2021)

1236 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 711 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan South High School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Sullivan South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#586 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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35-39%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sullivan South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
93%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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≥95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sullivan South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sullivan South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sullivan South High School's ranking?
Sullivan South High School is ranked #586 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan South High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan South High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sullivan South High School?
711 students attend Sullivan South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sullivan South High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan South High School?
Sullivan South High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan South High School offer ?
Sullivan South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan South High School part of?
Sullivan South High School is part of Sullivan County School District.

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