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Sullivan County

Tennessee · Public School District
17
Schools
8,380
Students
$11,930
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sullivan County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 8,380 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,930 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bluff City ElementaryPK–05585
Central Heights ElementaryPK–05252
Emmett ElementaryPK–05333
Holston ElementaryPK–05635
Indian Springs ElementaryPK–05377
Ketron Elementary SchoolPK–05563
Mary Hughes SchoolPK–05339
Miller Perry ElementaryPK–05264
Rock Springs ElementaryPK–05415
Sullivan Gardens ElementaryPK–05230
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Innovation Academy06–080
Sullivan Central Middle School06–08590
Sullivan East Middle School06–08573
Sullivan Heights Middle School06–09692
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sullivan East High School09–12849
West Ridge High School09–121,683
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sullivan County Virtual Learning AcademyKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,930-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
42%
State
41.7%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal
15.8%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
8,380
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,930, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has 17 public schools, serving a total of 8,380 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sullivan County?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sullivan County spend per student?
Sullivan County spends $11,930 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sullivan County?
No, Sullivan County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sullivan County serve?
Sullivan County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sullivan County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sullivan County is 38/100. 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.