Dobyns-Bennett High School

Dobyns-Bennett High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Tribe Way,  Kingsport, TN
Kingsport City Schools
4.1
3.7
2,514 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Christopher Hampton
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
161
Full Time Teachers
161
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
70.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
53.2%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
264:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
78.8%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Tennessee State University 617 Students
University of Tennessee 543 Students
Northeast State Community College 214 Students
Tennessee Technological University 153 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 144 Students
Vanderbilt University 144 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 128 Students
Milligan University 128 Students
Carson-Newman University 100 Students
King University - Tennessee 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 111 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Biology 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Mechanical Engineering 49 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Chemistry 40 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Engineering 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 350 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/11/2024
This school is adequately funded, which reflects in the quality of the teachers and facilities. There are many AP courses offered to aid in college readiness. However, more funding could be allocated towards performing and visual arts; a lot of the funding is concentrated in STEM and the school's band and football team.
3.0 Junior
4/4/2024
I would say that the facilities are slightly outdated but our music program is nationally competitive and wins on the national stage.
4.0 Senior
3/22/2024
I would love to see more involvement and awareness of student and staff mental health. I would also suggest reforming the College Prep classes and encourage Freshman to apply for scholarships early on.
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3.7 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/25/2022
My other children will be attending a different school.
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5.0 other
10/22/2020
Excellent experience. Very caring adults who pushed me to succeed. I have been successful beyond high school due to these experiences.
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5.0 parent
9/12/2018
I think they are more academically advanced and that they have a lot of choices in the classes that they offer but I was also disappointed that they took Drivers Education out.
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4.0 parent
11/20/2017
I think DB has a LOT to offer but when it comes down to getting to the basics for the kids that need that type of help, I wonder if needs are being met. The hearts of teachers and admin at DB are certainly in the right place but sometimes you need to stop looking at all the BIG plans and look for th...
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