For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,206 students in Kingsport, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Kingsport, TN are Dobyns - Bennett High School and Sullivan Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingsport, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Kingsport have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Kingsport, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dobyns - Bennett High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kingsport, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 692 students
Kingsport, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
149 Brookside School
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1730
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1730
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
100 Coley St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1720
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1720
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
415 Lebanon Rd
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1360
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
520 Myrtle St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2185
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2185
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
647 Gravely Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 224-1200
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 224-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
3301 Bloomingdale
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1750
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1750
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
100 Emory
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1740
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1740
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
257 Walker St
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 224-1210
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 224-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
2533 John B. Denis By-pass
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1753
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1753
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
4154 South Wilcox
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1780
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
2533 J B Dennis Bypass
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1400
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 354-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
1236 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kingsport, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Kingsport, TN include Dobyns - Bennett High School and Sullivan Heights Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Kingsport?
2 public high schools are located in Kingsport.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsport?
Kingsport public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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