Dobyns - Bennett High School vs John Sevier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobyns - Bennett High School
Kingsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,315 students
John Sevier Middle School
Kingsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | Dobyns - Bennett High School Kingsport, Tennessee | John Sevier Middle School Kingsport, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 321 | #147 of 307 |
| National rank | #7635 of 16,910 | #12394 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,315 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 2,315 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Kingsport | Kingsport |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 27.5).
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Dobyns - Bennett High School is the larger school with 2,315 students compared with 818.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dobyns - Bennett High School better than John Sevier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 27.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dobyns - Bennett High School and John Sevier Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kingsport and Kingsport in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobyns - Bennett High School: 2,315. John Sevier Middle School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobyns - Bennett High School and John Sevier Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Dobyns - Bennett High School is 28th of 321 and John Sevier Middle School is 147th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).