Top Rankings
Bristol City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,167 students in Bristol City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Bristol City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bristol City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.7%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
9%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
74%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,672 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,433 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$44 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,672
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,433
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bristol City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Long Crescent Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Day Treatment Program
Special Education School
383 Baugh Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Rank: n/an/a
350 Van Pelt Circle
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Gr: 2-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District is ranked #67 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City School District?
74% of Bristol City School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bristol City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,433 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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