For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,670 students in Sullivan County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, TN are Innovation Academy, Ross N. Robinson Middle School and Bristol Tennessee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovation Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2348 Hwy 75 Hwy
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1517 Jessee St
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2200
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Alabama St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9449
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9449
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Central Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 Moreland Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
John Sevier Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Wateree St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2450
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Sullivan East Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 586 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 middle schools in Sullivan County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, TN include Innovation Academy, Ross N. Robinson Middle School and Bristol Tennessee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sullivan County?
8 public middle schools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sullivan County include: John Sevier Middle School vs. Ross N. Robinson Middle School, Ross N. Robinson Middle School vs. John Sevier Middle School
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