Spurgeon’s public schools outscore 62% of Tennessee districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Spurgeon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Spurgeon’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 239 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spurgeon’s, its schools beat 67%, higher than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 37% and math 30% across both districts in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Washington County spends $12,551 per student and Sullivan County $12,103, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Spurgeon’s grade
B: better than 62% of Tennessee school districts, #75 of 176 Tennessee towns. Graduation is above the Tennessee average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Spurgeon, with each school’s own grade.
Spurgeon runs its own schools through grade 12 (Washington County School District). From grade PK, students attend the Sullivan County School District, shared with Bluff City. Its school is in Jonesborough. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Spurgeon
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Spurgeon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Spurgeon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spurgeon | B | Washington County PK–12 · Sullivan County PK–12 |
| Johnson City | A | Johnson City |
Every school in Spurgeon
25 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Spurgeon’s schools
Are Spurgeon’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Tennessee: the public schools Spurgeon children attend outscore 62% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #75 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spurgeon in?
Two districts: Washington County School District runs grades PK–12, and Sullivan County School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Bluff City.
Where do Spurgeon kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: West Ridge High School, Daniel Boone High School, David Crockett High School, Sullivan East High School and University School.
What is Spurgeon’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Washington County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Spurgeon spend per student?
$12,551 in Washington County School District and $12,103 in Sullivan County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Spurgeon families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.