Kingsport City Schools Announces Accountability Results

KINGSPORT, TENN. – For the ninth consecutive year, Kingsport City Schools (KCS) has achieved the top composite score of 5 in Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS) based on data released by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). For the 2024-25 school year, Kingsport City Schools scored a Level 5 in the areas of system-wide literacy, system-wide numeracy, system-wide literacy and numeracy, system-wide science, system-wide social studies, and the overall system-wide composite score.

Adams Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Washington Elementary, Sevier Middle School, and Dobyns-Bennett High School also received a top composite score of 5. Having nine Level 5 schools represents an all-time high for KCS, highlighting not only district-wide success but also the consistent, high-level growth taking place at individual schools across all grade levels.

"I am incredibly proud of our students for demonstrating outstanding improvement in learning and skill attainment," said Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Hampton. "They have worked very hard and their efforts certainly paid off! Our teachers, instructional specialists, and principals are to be commended for the work they have done and continue to do to elevate learning for all students. These individuals are to be credited for the historical improvements Kingsport City Schools has observed in both proficiency and student growth. Having nine Level 5 schools is a remarkable accomplishment and one that is worthy of celebration. Accelerating learning for all students will significantly improve future opportunities and outcomes for our students and the Kingsport community."

TVAAS measures student growth year over year, regardless of whether the student is proficient on the state assessment. In calculating a TVAAS score, a student’s performance is compared relative to the performance of his or her peers who have performed similarly on past assessments. A Level 5 TVAAS score is “most effective,” according to the TDOE which means there is “significant evidence that the district’s students made more growth than expected.”

Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready. To learn more, visit www.k12k.com, tune in to WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, or contact the KCS Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100. Stay connected by following us on Facebook (@kcsdistrict), Instagram (@kcs__district), and YouTube (@kcs__district).

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