Top Rankings
Bristol City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,194 students in Bristol City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Bristol City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
2,194 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bristol City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
193 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
9%
22%
# White Students
1,636 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
75%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
150
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,776 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,106 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,776
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,106
$15,228
Best Bristol City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Long Crescent Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Washington-lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Washington Lee Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Euclid Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Highland View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5600
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5600
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Treatment Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
383 Baugh Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,194 students.
What is the rank of Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District is ranked #42 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City School District?
75% of Bristol City School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bristol City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,106 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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