Top Rankings
Kingsport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,784 students in Kingsport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Kingsport School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
7,784 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
533 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kingsport School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
# American Indian Students
47 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
551 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
374 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
6,041 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
78%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
642 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
244
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
529
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
545
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
569
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
544
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
557
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
577
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
579
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
579
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
547
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
659
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
618
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
619
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
618
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,464 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,401 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,464
$12,030
Spending / Student
$11,401
$11,527
Best Kingsport School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2727 Edinburgh Channel Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-1400
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-1400
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Ormond Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2300
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Bellingham Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2480
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2480
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1517 Jessee St
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2200
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #55.
Dobyns - Bennett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tribe Way
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-8400
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,514 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2216 Westmoreland Ave
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2270
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Summer St
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2360
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #88.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1051 Lake St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 857-2600
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 857-2600
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #99.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland Ave
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 857-2700
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 857-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
John Sevier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Wateree St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2450
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1111.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jackson St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2250
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmer Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1609 Ft Henry Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2160
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2160
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kingsport School District?
Kingsport School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,784 students.
What is the rank of Kingsport School District?
Kingsport School District is ranked #17 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsport School District?
78% of Kingsport School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingsport School District?
Kingsport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Kingsport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,401 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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