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The new Best High Schools rankings, which are available online here, are produced in conjunction with North Carolina-based research firm RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm.
U.S. News has published detailed information on more than 24,000 public high schools, including school-specific data on enrollment, student ethnicity, location, school type and results of state assessments, as well as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests. Using some of this data and a comprehensive methodology, schools were given a College Readiness Index score, with the top-scoring 7,200-plus schools receiving a gold, silver or bronze medal - and in the case of gold and silver schools, a national numerical ranking.
Dobyns-Bennett is ranked in the top ten (10) percent of all U.S. high schools, listed at #1,504 in the nation. D-B is ranked as the #21 public high school in the state of Tennessee, placing it as a top high school in the region, earning a silver medal.
"I am proud for our community that we are blessed to have one of the top high schools in the state and nation," said Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Moorhouse. "This has not happened by accident. This is the result of much hard work by the students, educators, and administration of Dobyns-Bennett. This is also the result of the investment our community has made into our school system. This is an example of how great things can happen when everyone is committed to the common goal of helping our young people reach their full potential."
Results of AP assessments factor into this national ranking. Approximately 856 Advanced Placement tests were administered to 441 D-B students in 2019. The number of seniors graduating from D-B in 2019 was 526.
Eighty-one (81) percent of Dobyns-Bennett High School students who completed an AP test scored at least a three (3) or above. An AP exam score ranging from a three (3) to a five (5) qualifies students for college credit in the subject area.
"This recognition represents a culture of high expectations for all students by a staff that goes above and beyond at every turn for every endeavor," said Dr. Chris Hampton, Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal. "We strive to stretch, prepare, encourage and support kids while building quality, kind and respectful relationships along the way. These experiences are very intentional and designed to build skills and future success for all students."
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program; with total enrollment over 7,600 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.
For more information on KCS, visit www.k12k.com, listen live on WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, read our blog, We Are KCS, download our mobile app for Apple/Android devices or call (423) 378.2100. We’re social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Twitter (@KCS_District), Instagram (@kcs_district), LinkedIn (Kingsport City Schools), and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).
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