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Dobyns - Bennett High School vs. Science Hill High School

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School Overview

School
Dobyns - Bennett High School
1 Tribe Way
Kingsport, TN 37664
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Hill High School
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,351 students in grades 9-12, Dobyns - Bennett High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 2,423 students in grades 9-12, Science Hill High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,351 students
2,423 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dobyns - Bennett High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Science Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dobyns - Bennett High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Science Hill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
158 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dobyns - Bennett High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Science Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dobyns - Bennett High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingsport School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Science Hill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnson City School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#395 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
#252 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dobyns - Bennett High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Science Hill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in TN)
49%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dobyns - Bennett High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dobyns - Bennett High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dobyns - Bennett High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 50% in TN)
91%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dobyns - Bennett High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Science Hill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dobyns - Bennett High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Science Hill High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
564
574
Grade 10 Students
617
653
Grade 11 Students
586
601
Grade 12 Students
584
595

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dobyns - Bennett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingsport School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Science Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Johnson City School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dobyns - Bennett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingsport School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Science Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnson City School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dobyns - Bennett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingsport School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Science Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnson City School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dobyns - Bennett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingsport School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Science Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnson City School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dobyns - Bennett High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingsport School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Science Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnson City School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dobyns - Bennett High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Science Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dobyns - Bennett High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Science Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dobyns - Bennett High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingsport School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Science Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnson City School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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