For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,236 students in Sullivan County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, TN are Dobyns - Bennett High School, Tennessee Online Public School and Tennessee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Sullivan County, 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 West Ridge High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dobyns - Bennett High 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
| 2,351 students
Rank: #22.
Tennessee Online Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Mlk Jr. Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9209
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9209
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Tennessee High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 Edgemont Avenue
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #44.
West Ridge High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Lynn Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #55.
Sullivan East High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4180 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 Mt Area Dr
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1675
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1675
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
155 School Ave
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1650
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 295 students
1651 Blountville Blvd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1600
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1600
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
337 Carter St
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1801
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1801
Grades: 5-8
| n/a 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
735 Martin L. King Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9311
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9311
Grades: PK-6
| n/a 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
229 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1585
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1585
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1500
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
1717 Bristol Caverns Hwy
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1880
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1880
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2348 Hwy 75 Hwy
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Grades: 6-8
| n/a 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
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 794 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
2125 Carolina Av
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1855
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1855
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
3341 Weaver Pk
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1853
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1853
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, TN include Dobyns - Bennett High School, Tennessee Online Public School and Tennessee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sullivan County?
6 public high schools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sullivan County include: Tennessee High School vs. Dobyns - Bennett High School, Sullivan East High School vs. Dobyns - Bennett High School, West Ridge High School vs. Dobyns - Bennett High School
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