- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsport, TN
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470399002679
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Heights Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 630
- students enrolled
Sullivan Heights Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Heights Middle School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
District: Sullivan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470399002679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Sullivan Heights Middle School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 470399002679 · Kingsport, TN Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ridge High School (1,612 students)
Sullivan Heights Middle School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ridge Hig
West Ridge High School
1,612 students
- Sullivan East
Sullivan East High School
816 students
- This school 630
Sullivan Heights Middle School
630 students
- Holston Elemen 605
Holston Elementary
605 students
- Sullivan Centr 604
Sullivan Central Middle School
604 students
- Sullivan East 586
Sullivan East Middle School
586 students
What this shows Sullivan Heights Middle School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Heights Middle School compares
Sullivan Heights Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Sullivan Heights Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sullivan County reports $11,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holston Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Kingsport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ketron Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 13:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rock Springs Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Heights Middle School
How many students attend Sullivan Heights Middle School?
Sullivan Heights Middle School has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Heights Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Heights Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Heights Middle School?
Sullivan Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sullivan Heights Middle School rank among schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Heights Middle School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan County?
Besides Sullivan Heights Middle School, Sullivan County also operates West Ridge High School (1,612 students), Sullivan East High School (816 students), and Holston Elementary (605 students). See the Sullivan County district page for the complete list.