For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,379 students in Bristol, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Bristol, TN is Tennessee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Bristol, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tennessee High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tennessee High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 Edgemont Avenue
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Bristol, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 Mt Area Dr
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1675
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1675
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
735 Martin L. King Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9311
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9311
Gr: PK-6
1717 Bristol Caverns Hwy
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1880
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1880
Gr: 6-8
2125 Carolina Av
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1855
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1855
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3341 Weaver Pk
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1853
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1853
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, TN include Tennessee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol?
2 public high schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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