Teachers of the Year include Addison Hale-Benton (Grades Pre-K–4), Heather Bishop (Grades 5–8), and Katie Kimbro (Grades 9–12).

Rylee Adams, D-B EXCEL senior, was one of only four students awarded nationally.

Five schools within Kingsport City Schools were ranked in Tennessee's top 10 percent in each respective category.

Five Kingsport City Schools have been named among Tennessee’s best, announced as Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education.

For the eighth consecutive year, Kingsport City Schools (KCS) has achieved the top composite score of 5 in Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS).