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Holston Elementary School

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Holston Elementary School ranks 364 th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

364^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Holston Elementary School in Blountville, TN, serves 605 students in grades PK–5 and is part of Sullivan County Schools, which is ranked 63rd among Tennessee districts. The school currently holds a 3-star rating and sits at the 64th percentile of Tennessee elementary schools, a clear rebound from the mid-2020s slump when it dropped to the mid-50s percentile, though it has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic 4-star status. Holston outperforms its own district in every core subject, and its science program stands out as a signature strength, with 54.3% proficiency compared to 44.5% for the district and 46.9% for the state.

Attendance is one of the school's most encouraging stories. Chronic absenteeism fell from about 20% in 2022–2024 to just 12.8% in 2024–2025, far below the district's 20.8% and better than nearby schools like Ketron Elementary School (20.9%) and Central Heights Elementary School (22.2%). Holston also posted striking subgroup gains, with economically disadvantaged students ranking in the 73rd percentile (up from the 44th) and special education students jumping from the 15th percentile to the 62nd. The school spends a moderate $13,937 per student, yet outperforms some schools that spend more, suggesting effective use of resources.

The main concern is early-grade math: just 31.6% of 3rd graders are proficient in math, more than 10 points below the state average, even though 4th and 5th grade math are strong. Across the local landscape, Holston sits in the middle — Miller Perry Elementary School (86th percentile), Rock Springs Elementary School (80th), and Indian Springs Elementary School (72nd) are ahead, while Ketron Elementary (49th) trails. Holston's ELA scores hover near state averages, and its overall trajectory is positive — if attendance remains strong and early math improves, the school is well positioned to climb back toward its former 4-star standing.

605

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,937

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617

(423) 354-1550

District: Sullivan County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (49% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Above the Tennessee median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg41%

Tennessee avg43%

364^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 7 pts since 2017

From top 29% (2017) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 10Elementary Schools in the Sullivan County Schools

63^rd of 141Sullivan County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	364 of 1019	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.0	462 of 1009	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.9	424 of 1018	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	348 of 1020	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.7	329 of 1000	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.9	311 of 983	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.0	193 of 985	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	202 of 997	79.7%	★★★★☆
2017	61.3	186 of 646	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	75.1	179 of 855	79.1%	★★★★☆
2014	83.8	73 of 853	91.4%	★★★★★
2013	80.3	129 of 846	84.8%	★★★★☆
2012	96.1	26 of 820	96.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.7	46 of 818	94.4%	★★★★★
2010	95.4	43 of 809	94.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	455 of 986	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.4	334 of 990	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	336 of 989	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	367 of 975	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.5	358 of 945	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.9	147 of 926	84.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	225 of 823	72.7%	★★★★☆
2025	45.3	474 of 843	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.5	341 of 853	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	172 of 865	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	60.9	247 of 858	71.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.0	123 of 823	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.1	158 of 821	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	202 of 877	77.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	455 of 984	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.5	524 of 991	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.1	364 of 987	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.9	294 of 980	70.0%	★★★★☆
2021	62.6	262 of 941	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	67.0	217 of 916	76.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	242 of 641	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.1	280 of 618	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.0	495 of 582	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.3	391 of 528	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.3	244 of 447	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	437 of 849	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.8	533 of 840	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	503 of 847	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	430 of 852	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.3	401 of 844	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.7	393 of 844	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.5	233 of 812	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.8	262 of 841	68.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)54th percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

White (2026)49th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Science54%+7 vs state

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

English Language Arts45%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)							TNReady English Language Arts (2026)							TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Science (2026)							TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2348 Hwy 75	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1550	625	38	16.4	54.2%	595 (95.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	13 (2.1%)	60.3	364^th of 1019 public elementary schools	64.3%		52	462^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	54.2%	98	31.6	55.3	59.6				48.6	43.2	47.9	43.2				44.8			52.6	62.8	47.2				54.3					$13,937	$1,576	$11,559
Indian Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	333 Hill Road	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1685	351	22	15.9	37.0%	330 (94.0%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	67.1	288^th of 1019 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.4	244^th of 1009 public elementary schools	75.8%	44	39.6	54.1	51.6				48.9	54.7	62.3	43.5				53.4			58.5	57.4	51.6				55.7					$14,317	$825	$12,593
Miller Perry Elementary School	Public	K-5	904 Fordtown Road	Kingsport	37663	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1760	265	18	14.7	43.1%	247 (93.2%)	6 (2.3%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	82.4	139^th of 1019 public elementary schools	86.4%		84.8	126^th of 1009 public elementary schools	87.5%	13	45.2	67.7	73.5				60.7	65.9	67.7	67.6				67.0			54.8	74.2	55.9				60.7					$15,875	$858	$13,929
Gray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	755 Gray Station Road	Gray	37615	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 477-1640	498	35	14.3	39.6%	445 (89.4%)	6 (1.2%)	23 (4.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	72.7	220^th of 1019 public elementary schools	78.4%		71	228^th of 1009 public elementary schools	77.4%	8	48.0	54.2	58.8	42.4	33.3	62.5	49.4	46.0	46.7	52.9	57.6	48.3	52.7	50.8	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	54.0	66.1	66.7	59.3	39.7	65.5	58.4	62.7	52.6	59.3	58.2	$13,409	$717	$12,022
Rock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1238 Moreland Drive	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1380	388	27	14.3	51.7%	369 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	74.3	200^th of 1019 public elementary schools	80.4%		79.2	162^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	83.9%	38	50.0	64.1	67.2				59.8	55.4	64.1	51.6				57.0			48.6	57.8	54.1				53.3					$13,430	$985	$11,711
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2216 Westmoreland Avenue	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 378-2270	507	35	14.4	43.2%	387 (76.3%)	17 (3.4%)	30 (5.9%)	14 (2.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.9%)	87.1	108^th of 1019 public elementary schools	89.4%		87.4	104^th of 1009 public elementary schools	89.7%	4	68.1	69.5	66.0				67.7	63.0	72.0	55.3				63.1			66.7	68.3	63.8				66.1					$13,304	$609	$11,947
Central Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Central Heights Road	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1575	235	19	12.3		223 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	63	329^th of 1019 public elementary schools	67.7%		71.8	225^th of 1009 public elementary schools	77.7%	104	44.1	76.5	61.1				60.6	58.8	58.8	38.9				51.9			41.2	52.9	33.3				42.3					$14,828	$972	$12,913
Andrew Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Ormond Drive	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 378-2300	545	38	14.5		436 (80.0%)	10 (1.8%)	33 (6.1%)	9 (1.7%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.3%)	88.1	102^nd of 1019 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.8	110^th of 1009 public elementary schools	89.1%	8	53.2	79.7	65.3				66.0	63.3	73.4	77.5				71.9			54.4	72.2	71.3				66.4					$13,314	$915	$11,745
Lake Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 Lake Ridge Square	Johnson City	37601	Washington County	Johnson City Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 610-6030	652	44	14.7	24.1%	502 (77.0%)	17 (2.6%)	73 (11.2%)	27 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	96.6	35^th of 1019 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.3	39^th of 1009 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	69.3	82.9	89.4				80.3	71.1	81.0	85.6				79.0			72.8	84.6	89.4				82.1					$12,501	$352	$11,452
Ketron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Bloomington PIKE	Kingsport	37660	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1715	528	37	14.2		488 (92.4%)	21 (4.0%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	48.1	515^th of 1019 public elementary schools	49.5%		36.9	650^th of 1009 public elementary schools	35.6%	135	39.5	51.2	42.9				44.6	35.8	47.6	24.6				36.6			55.6	47.6	40.0				48.1					$14,804	$1,279	$12,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Holston Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Holston Elementary School?

Students at Holston Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Holston Elementary School in?

Sullivan County Schools

Is Holston Elementary School a good school?

Holston Elementary School ranks 364^th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 605 students attended Holston Elementary School.

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