Bristol School District is a top-rated public school district in Bristol, Tenn., with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. It has one of the highest proficiency rates in math, reading, and language arts among public school districts in Tennessee, ranking in the top 20%.
The district’s graduation rate has increased from 86% to 91% in the past five years. The District manages nine public schools serving 3,939 students from grades PK-12.
Bristol schools are committed to providing a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for all students and staff, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for all.
The school district’s efforts to keep students safe include:
- Deploying a full-time School Resource Officer on all campuses.
- Using the Safe School Helpline for confidential 24/7 reporting.
- Using the SafeTN App to share suspicious activity or concerns.
- Collaborating with community organizations for mental health support.
- Employing Swift K12 to provide updates and alerts to families via text, email and phone calls.