📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Tennessee: 5 Rated Districts
TCAP 2025–26 · percentile among Tennessee districts
| Rank in TN | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kingsport City School District | Kingsport | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Bristol City School District | Bristol | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Sullivan County School District | Blountville | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #4 | Rogersville City Schools | Rogersville | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #5 | Hawkins County School District | Rogersville | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
Virginia: 3 Rated Districts
SOL 2024–25 · percentile among Virginia districts
| Rank in VA | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington County Public Schools | Abingdon | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Scott County Public Schools | Gate City | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #3 | Bristol City Public Schools | Bristol | 5/10 Average | 41st |
Best School Districts in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from TCAP 2025–26 (Tennessee); SOL 2024–25 (Virginia) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Tennessee part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the Tennessee part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the highest-rated is Kingsport City School District (Kingsport), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of Tennessee districts on TCAP 2025–26 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Virginia part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area? ▼
Among the 3 rated districts in the Virginia part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the highest-rated is Washington County Public Schools (Abingdon), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th percentile of Virginia districts on SOL 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.