Bristol School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,082 students in Bristol School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Bristol School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Bristol School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
107 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
3,504 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
86%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
279
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
295
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
280
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
340
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,300 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,481 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bristol School District?
Bristol School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,082 students.
What is the rank of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District is ranked #29 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol School District?
86% of Bristol School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Bristol School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,481 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,082 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
