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#239 of 284 private schools in TN
Lighthouse Christian School
School · Kingsport, TN
A private school in Kingsport, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
145 SHIPP SPRINGS RD, Kingsport, TN 37660
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lighthouse Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,913
Median home value
$177,800
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Apostolic Gospel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lighthouse Christian School is listed in Kingsport, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School is a private school in Kingsport, TN, serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Christian School
What grades does Lighthouse Christian School serve?
Lighthouse Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Christian School?
Lighthouse Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lighthouse Christian School rank in TN?
Lighthouse Christian School ranks #239 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Lighthouse Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lighthouse Christian School a private school?
Yes, Lighthouse Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lighthouse Christian School a religious school?
Lighthouse Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 152 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sullivan County
- Phone
- (423) 247-3578
- Area population (ZIP 37660)
- 40,114
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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