| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport City School District | Kingsport | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 7,784 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bristol City School District | Bristol | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 4,029 | 9 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Sullivan County School District | Blountville | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 8,380 | 17 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Sullivan County compares
Together they enroll 20,193 students across 38 schools. The largest is Sullivan County School District with 8,380 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sullivan County is Kingsport City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Sullivan County, TN?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Sullivan County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Sullivan County, TN?
Of the districts serving Sullivan County, Kingsport City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.