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Best Public Schools in Kingsport, TN


At a glance
17
Schools
9,915
Students
2
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedJohn Adams Elementary School71st of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools
Biggest riser
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School up 232 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 10.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
Summary:

The city of Kingsport, Tennessee is home to 18 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the Kingsport and Sullivan County school districts, providing a range of educational opportunities for the local community.

Among the standout schools in the area, Dobyns-Bennett High School is the top-performing school, ranking among the top 40-45 high schools in Tennessee and consistently receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with over 50% proficiency in many subject areas, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.2%. At the elementary level, John Adams Elementary School and Miller Perry Elementary are also high-performing, ranking among the top 71-108 and 105-176 elementary schools in Tennessee, respectively, and both receiving 4-star ratings.

The data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance across the schools in Kingsport, with the top-performing institutions achieving exceptional results in areas like test scores and graduation rates, while others struggle to maintain proficiency levels above 40% in core subjects. This suggests that factors such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and socioeconomic status may play a role in shaping the educational outcomes for students in the Kingsport and Kingsport and Sullivan County school districts.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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