Walnut Hill’s public schools score below 58% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
26% of students in Walnut Hill’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Walnut Hill, 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.
Walnut Hill’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,103 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 7% since 2021–22. See the path ↓
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 Walnut Hill’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Tennessee school districts. 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 Walnut Hill, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 630 students · in Kingsport
Sullivan Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 604 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 586 students · in Bluff City
7th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 630 students · in Kingsport
Sullivan Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 604 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 586 students · in Bluff City
8th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 630 students · in Kingsport
Sullivan Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 604 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 586 students · in Bluff City
9th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
West Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,612 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East High School
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · in Bluff City
10th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
West Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,612 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East High School
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · in Bluff City
11th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
West Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,612 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East High School
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · in Bluff City
12th grade in Walnut Hill · depends on your address
West Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,612 students · in Blountville
Sullivan East High School
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · in Bluff City
Walnut Hill’s public schools are run by Sullivan County School District, which also serves Bluff City. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Walnut Hill vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Walnut Hill’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | C+ | Sullivan County |
| Bristol | B+ | Bristol City |
Every school in Walnut Hill
15 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 Walnut Hill’s schools
Are Walnut Hill’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Walnut Hill children attend score below 58% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Walnut Hill in?
Sullivan County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,878 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do Walnut Hill kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: West Ridge High School and Sullivan East High School.
What is Walnut Hill’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Sullivan County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Walnut Hill spend per student?
$12,103 in Sullivan County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Walnut Hill families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Walnut Hill → They have their own page.
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.