Very Good
#545 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Middle School · Sullivan County · Kingsport, TN
A Sullivan County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1236 Moreland DR, Kingsport, TN 37664
- Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sullivan Heights Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2022, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sullivan Heights Middle 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$61,164
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross N. Robinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 930 | Compare → |
| John Sevier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Sullivan Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 594 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sullivan County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sullivan Heights Middle School is listed in Sullivan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sullivan Heights Middle School
Sullivan Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Kingsport, TN, part of Sullivan County, serving approximately 646 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sullivan Heights Middle School
What grades does Sullivan Heights Middle School serve?
Sullivan Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sullivan Heights Middle School?
Sullivan Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Heights Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sullivan Heights Middle School rank in TN?
Sullivan Heights Middle School ranks #545 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Sullivan Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sullivan Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sullivan Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Heights Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Sullivan Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Sullivan Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sullivan Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sullivan Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 646
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (423) 354-1300
- Area population (ZIP 37664)
- 28,721
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 37664; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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