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Kingsport

Tennessee · Public School District
12
Schools
7,784
Students
$12,059
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kingsport is a public school district in Tennessee serving 7,784 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,059 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John Sevier Middle School06–08750
Ross N. Robinson Middle School06–08955
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dobyns - Bennett High School09–122,514
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Palmer Early Learning CenterPK–PK141
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,059-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
50%
State
33.7%
Local (property tax)
50.2%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (34%) and local sources (50%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,784
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,059, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kingsport?
Kingsport has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,784 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kingsport?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kingsport spend per student?
Kingsport spends $12,059 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Kingsport?
No, Kingsport does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kingsport serve?
Kingsport serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kingsport?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kingsport is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.