Sullivan County School District
School District · Blountville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
8,082
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
8,082
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Sullivan County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sullivan County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Miller Perry Elementary
Kingsport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mary Hughes School
Piney Flats · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Heights Elementary
Blountville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#70 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,468
+$57 vs Tennessee median
District size
8,082 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Sullivan County ranks #70 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Sullivan County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Miller Perry Elementary (8.3/10), Mary Hughes School (8.2/10), and Central Heights Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sullivan County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Perry Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mary Hughes School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Heights Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Sullivan Central Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Sullivan Heights Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Rock Springs Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Sullivan Gardens Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sullivan East Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Emmett Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Indian Springs Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sullivan County
Sullivan County is a Blountville, Tennessee school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 8,082 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $11,468 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Sullivan County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Miller Perry Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Sullivan County students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sullivan County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sullivan County with test data.
Schools in Sullivan County
15 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Blountville
- Total Enrollment
- 8,082
- Teachers (FTE)
- 538
- District spending per student
- $11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sullivan County?
The average composite rating for Sullivan County is 6.6/10. 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 Sullivan County?
Sullivan County's district-level spending was $11,468 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 Sullivan County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sullivan County is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sullivan County?
Miller Perry Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sullivan County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Sullivan County?
Across schools in Sullivan County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sullivan County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Sullivan County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 15 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.0%
How we rate schools
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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.
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