Kingsport City Schools Announces Reward Schools

Kingsport, Tenn. – Seven Kingsport City Schools have been named among Tennessee’s best, announced as Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Adams Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Dobyns-Bennett High School received the designation based on results from the 2024-25 TCAP assessment.

"Congratulations to each of our schools that earned Reward School status," said Dr. Chris Hampton, Kingsport City Schools Superintendent. "This status, which is the highest school-level designation a school can earn, speaks to the hard work of our students, families, and educators. Reward School status is evidence of high-level learning for all students and efficient school-level processes. We are very proud of these schools and everyone who has invested so richly in their recent successes."

Each year, schools and districts are eligible for designations based on their overall performance across indicators that are essential to student success, including how they prepared students to be proficient (achievement), accelerated student learning (growth), encouraged students to attend school regularly (chronically out of school), prepared students for postsecondary success (graduation rate and Ready Graduate), and supported English learners acquiring language skills.

Schools are recognized as a Reward School when they demonstrate high levels of performance and/or improvement in performance by meeting objectives across performance indicators and student groups, and the Reward School distinction places significant emphasis on performance and improvement across all indicators from the prior school year, according to the TDOE.

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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