Best Schools in Sullivan County, TN
Sullivan County, TN has 48 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 28 elementary) serving 26,572 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Sullivan County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sullivan County, TN
The top high schools in Sullivan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Science Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2401 Students
2. Dobyns - Bennett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2514 Students
3. Tennessee Online Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 203 Students
4. Tennessee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students
5. Daniel Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1211 Students
6. West Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
7. Sullivan East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sullivan County, TN
The top middle schools in Sullivan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Ross N. Robinson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 955 Students
3. Bristol Tennessee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
4. Sullivan Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
5. John Sevier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
6. Sullivan Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
7. Sullivan East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sullivan County, TN
The top elementary schools in Sullivan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
2. John Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
3. Haynesfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
4. Miller Perry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
5. Andrew Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
6. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
7. Holston View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
8. Rock Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
9. George Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsport • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
10. Avoca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sullivan County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sullivan County, TN has a total population of 158,163 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sullivan County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sullivan County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sullivan County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sullivan County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sullivan County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sullivan County, TN
How many schools are in Sullivan County, TN?
Sullivan County, TN has 48 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 26,572 students in total.
How do schools in Sullivan County perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in Sullivan County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Sullivan County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sullivan County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sullivan County
5 places in Sullivan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Kingsport (17)
- Bristol (9)
- Blountville (4)
- Bluff City (3)
- Piney Flats (1)
School districts (3)
- Sullivan County (15 schools)
- Kingsport (12 schools)
- Bristol (9 schools)