For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 High School and West Ridge 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 32% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Sullivan County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Ridge High School, with 89% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dobyns - Bennett High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tribe Way
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-8400
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,315 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Tennessee High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 Edgemont Avenue
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
West Ridge High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 Lynn Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan East High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4180 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Gr: K-12
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 High School and West Ridge 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, Dobyns - Bennett High School vs. Tennessee High School
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