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 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,475 students in Sullivan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
8,475 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
594 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sullivan County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.59
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
58 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
7,986 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
94%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
267
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
618
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
572
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
586
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
643
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
623
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
585
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
648
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
626
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
646
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
710
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
662
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
617
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
672
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,858 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,627
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,858
$11,647
Best Sullivan County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Perry Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
904 Fordtown Rd
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1760
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Innovation Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Holston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1238 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1380
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1380
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Hill Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1685
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1685
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Hughes School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Austin Springs Rd
Piney Flats, TN 37686
(423) 354-1835
Piney Flats, TN 37686
(423) 354-1835
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #88.
Emmett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
Sullivan East High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
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
| 852 students
Rank: #1010.
Bluff City Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
282 Maple Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Ketron Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Bloomington Pike
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1715
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1715
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1212.
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Rosemont Ave
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1770
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1313.
Sullivan East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
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
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1236 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
380 Lynn Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District manages 17 public schools serving 8,475 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District is ranked #110 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $11,858 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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