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KINGSPORT, TENN. – For the 10th consecutive year, Kingsport City Schools (KCS) has achieved the top composite score of 5 in Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS) based on data released by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). For the 2025-26 school year, Kingsport City Schools scored a Level 5 in the areas of system-wide literacy, system-wide numeracy, system-wide literacy and numeracy, system-wide science, system-wide social studies, and the overall system-wide composite score.
Adams Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Dobyns-Bennett High School also received a top composite score of 5.
Adams Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Dobyns-Bennett High School also received a top composite score of 5.
"These results are a tremendous reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our teachers and students throughout Kingsport City Schools," said Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Hampton. "Having seven schools earn the highest possible TVAAS growth score of 5, and our district achieve an overall Level 5 designation, is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Just as encouraging is the work happening across all of our schools, as all of our schools are making progress and there is significant evidence of student growth. These results represent far more than numbers; they reflect the daily investment our teachers make in the future of our students, the determination students bring to their learning, and the collective commitment of our school communities to the future life opportunities for all of our students. I am incredibly proud of the entire district. The hard work is making a meaningful difference, and these results affirm that we are moving in the right direction.
TVAAS measures student growth year over year, regardless of whether the student is proficient on the state assessment. In calculating a TVAAS score, a student’s performance is compared relative to the performance of his or her peers who have performed similarly on past assessments. A Level 5 TVAAS score is “most effective,” according to the TDOE which means there is “significant evidence that the district’s students made more growth than expected.”
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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