The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Math. The lowest is 40% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Kingsport, a city that blends historic downtown character with a significant industrial base anchored by Eastman Chemical Company. The school is part of Kingsport City Schools and sits as a regular public elementary school in a community that was originally planned as a "Model City" with distinct zones for industry, commerce, and housing. The city is home to major employers including Eastman, Ballad Health Holston Valley Hospital, BAE Systems, and the school system itself, giving the area a stable economic foundation. Kingsport’s cost of living has been recognized as notably affordable, and its public transit system operates several bus routes across the city.
George Washington Elementary enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and Asian students, and a modest representation of students who identify as two or more races. The school is sizable for an elementary, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across kindergarten through fifth grade. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not reported, nor were counts for students with disabilities or English learners, so a family looking for context on economic or special education demographics should ask the school directly.
On state assessments, George Washington Elementary’s results place it in a strong position relative to other districts in Hawkins County. In both math and English language arts, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above on the TNReady tests, and science results were similar. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages performance across all tested subjects and grades, falls in the top quartile when compared to the two districts in Hawkins County. This is a meaningful strength for a school serving elementary grades, where foundational skills in reading and math are the core academic mission. Participation on testing days was complete, so the results reflect nearly the full student body. Social studies data was available only from an earlier year with a different test and different cut scores, making it unreliable for current comparison.
Because George Washington Elementary only goes through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was available in the data provided. Families considering the school will want to look at the feeder middle and high school options within Kingsport City Schools to understand the full K-12 pathway. The school itself offers a standard elementary academic program for its grade band, and no specialized program offerings or magnet designations were listed in the data.
The school's setting is residential within Kingsport, a city where downtown Broad Street hosts events such as the annual Fun Fest parade and block parties, while the broader city layout is more car-oriented due to its industrial planning. Bays Mountain Park and Warrior’s Path State Park provide nearby outdoor recreation, and the Kingsport Aquatic Center is a popular community amenity. The housing market in the school’s ZIP code reflects home values below the state and national medians, consistent with the city’s reputation for affordability. Rents have risen recently, but the area remains a relatively low-cost option compared to many parts of Tennessee and the country.
The district itself showed no recent parent-relevant changes or initiatives in the available public record, so families should reach out to Kingsport City Schools for updates on programming, curriculum, or facility plans that may be in progress. Overall, George Washington Elementary presents as a solid academic performer within its county context, with a strong showing on state assessments and a student body that is largely homogeneous in demographic terms. It fits a family looking for a conventional elementary school in an affordable, mid-sized city with industrial employment and a historic downtown. Any family with particular needs around special education or English language services will want to verify current supports with the school directly, as those numbers were not available for review.
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