7.3avg / 10

Bristol School District

School District · Bristol, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 4,082

Teachers (FTE): 265

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,082

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,082

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

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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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Holston View Elementary	8.7 / 10	Elementary	—	314
2	Avoca Elementary	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	402
3	Haynesfield Elementary	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	397
4	Tennessee Online Public School	7.6 / 10	High	—	243
5	Fairmount Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	365
6	Bristol Tennessee Middle School	6.7 / 10	Middle	—	893
7	Anderson Elementary	6.7 / 10	Elementary	—	268
8	Tennessee High School	5.5 / 10	High	—	1,179

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. District-level spending was $12,440 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

Math Proficiency47.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency50.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bristol with test data.

Schools in Bristol

9 schools

Elementary Schools6

Holston View Elementary

3148.7

Avoca Elementary

4028.0

Haynesfield Elementary

Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol

21—

Middle Schools1

Bristol Tennessee Middle School

8936.7

High Schools2

Tennessee Online Public School

2437.6

Tennessee High School

1,1795.5

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Bristol
Total Enrollment: 4,082
Teachers (FTE): 265
District spending per student: $12,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in Bristol?

Bristol's district-level spending was $12,440 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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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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.