Bristol School District
School District · Bristol, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Bristol?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bristol as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Holston View Elementary
Bristol · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Avoca Elementary
Bristol · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Haynesfield Elementary
Bristol · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#35 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,440
+$1,029 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,082 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Bristol ranks #35 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Bristol's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Holston View Elementary (8.7/10), Avoca Elementary (8.0/10), and Haynesfield Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bristol
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holston View Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Avoca Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Haynesfield Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Tennessee Online Public School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairmount Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Bristol Tennessee Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Anderson Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Tennessee High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bristol
Bristol is a Bristol, Tennessee school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,082 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $12,440 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Bristol is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holston View Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bristol students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bristol, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bristol with test data.
Schools in Bristol
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Bristol
- Total Enrollment
- 4,082
- Teachers (FTE)
- 265
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bristol?
Bristol has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bristol?
The average composite rating for Bristol is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bristol?
Bristol spends $12,440 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bristol?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bristol is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bristol?
Holston View Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bristol with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bristol?
Across schools in Bristol with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bristol compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Bristol has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
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Compare Bristol with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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