Schools in Sullivan County, Tennessee (2025)
16 schools · 7,878 students · 16 public · median Enrollment 504.
Sullivan County, in Tennessee, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,878 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high; by sector 16 public.
The median Enrollment across Sullivan County's schools is 504, above the Tennessee median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Miller Perry Elementary (60.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Holston Elementary (55.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Rock Springs Elementary (43.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are West Ridge High School (1,612 students), Sullivan East High School (816 students), Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Kingsport (6), Blountville (5), Bluff City (3), Piney Flats (1).
Ranked schools in Sullivan County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 160Miller Perry ElementaryKingsport · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 225 students
- 255Holston ElementaryBlountville · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 343Rock Springs ElementaryKingsport · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 439Central Heights ElementaryBlountville · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 534Indian Springs ElementaryKingsport · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 312 students
- 631Sullivan East High SchoolBluff City · Public High18% Math proficiency · 816 students
- 724Bluff City ElementaryBluff City · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 824Sullivan Gardens ElementaryKingsport · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 923Ketron Elementary SchoolKingsport · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 1021Mary Hughes SchoolPiney Flats · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 333 students
- 1120Emmett ElementaryBristol · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 303 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Perry Elementary Kingsport · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 2 | Holston Elementary Blountville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 3 | Rock Springs Elementary Kingsport · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 4 | Central Heights Elementary Blountville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 5 | Indian Springs Elementary Kingsport · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 6 | Sullivan East High School Bluff City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 30.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 816 |
| 7 | Bluff City Elementary Bluff City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 8 | Sullivan Gardens Elementary Kingsport · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 9 | Ketron Elementary School Kingsport · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 10 | Mary Hughes School Piney Flats · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 333 |
| 11 | Emmett Elementary Bristol · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 303 |
Other schools in Sullivan County
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Innovation Academy
Blountville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
0 students
Sullivan Central Middle School
Blountville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
Sullivan East Middle School
Bluff City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Kingsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
West Ridge High School
Blountville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Sullivan County side by side →
Citys in Sullivan County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sullivan County?
Miller Perry Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Sullivan County with a Success Index (US) of 60.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has 16 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) educating 7,878 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sullivan County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sullivan County is 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.