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Dobyns - Bennett High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

2,514

students

District

Kingsport

County Context Score

55/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN, 37664

School District

Kingsport

NCES Identifiers

School ID
470219000706
District ID
4702190

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

2,514 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Dobyns - Bennett High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Sullivan County has 37 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 12 schools. Similar-school links show 4 peer records when available.

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What Dobyns - Bennett High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Kingsport, Sullivan County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Dobyns - Bennett High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Kingsport.

School scale

2,514 students

Dobyns - Bennett High School reports 2,514 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 4 other high schools in Sullivan County with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 1,002 students.

County peer set

5 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 1,154 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

12 district schools

Kingsport lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

8

Middle

2

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside Kingsport

Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 399 studentsListed
Andrew Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 496 studentsListed
Andrew Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 543 studentsListed
George Washington Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 503 studentsListed
John Adams Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 453 studentsListed
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 266 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
West Ridge High School9–121,683 students
Tennessee High School9–121,154 students
Sullivan East High School9–12849 students
Tennessee Online Public School6–12203 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Dobyns - Bennett High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Kingsport.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Dobyns - Bennett High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Dobyns - Bennett High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Dobyns - Bennett High School with nearby schools?

Dobyns - Bennett High School should be compared with 5 high schools in Sullivan County, plus other schools in Kingsport. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Dobyns - Bennett High School?

Before using Dobyns - Bennett High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Kingsport.

Part of Kingsport

Dobyns - Bennett High School is one of 12 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,784 students across 12 schools.

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Schools in District

12

Reported Enrollment

7,784

12 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Andrew Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Andrew Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Ross N. Robinson Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
  • John Sevier Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • George Washington Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Palmer Early Learning CenterPK · OtherListed only
  • John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

West Ridge High School

Grades 9–12
1,683 students
RegularProfile

Tennessee High School

Grades 9–12
1,154 students
RegularProfile

Sullivan East High School

Grades 9–12
849 students
RegularListed only

Tennessee Online Public School

Grades 6–12
203 students
RegularListed only

Sullivan County Schools

County Context Score

55/100

County-level composite across 37 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor