Kingsport: Schools & Education
Kingsport is served by 18 public schools. Dobyns - Bennett High School is the largest at 2,514 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 10,325 students.
- ~3,126 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
18 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,126 residents per school. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
Schools (18)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Kingsport, Sullivan County |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 18 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 10,325 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 709 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.60 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 18 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northeast State Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northeast State Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Blountville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (423) 323-3191 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Kingsport Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 400 Broad Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (423) 224-2539 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37660 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3172 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 4 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (4)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 45 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12