| Index | Bristol | Tennessee | National |
| Average Test Scores | 42% | 35% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 13 | 1,390 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 4 | 430 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 3 | 189 | 7,963 |
| Index | Bristol | Tennessee | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 77.4% | 82.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 76.0% | 79.9% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 53.2% | 53.2% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 32.0% | 32.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 23.6% | 25.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 13 public schools, 4 private schools and 3 post-secondary schools in Bristol. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Bristol, TN schools is 42%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Bristol, TN, an average of 77.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 76.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Abingdon, VA | 7,936 | 91% | 89.4% |
| Nickelsville, VA | 359 | 88% | 82.8% |
| Bristol, VA | 17,059 | 80% | 67.5% |
| Blountville, TN | 3,387 | 39% | 19.5% |
| Bluff City, TN | 2,093 | 30% | 38.5% |
| Bristol, TN | 26,973 | 42% | 12.8% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Belmont, CA | 26,963 | 79% | 65.5% |
| Marshalltown, IA | 26,957 | 58% | 20.7% |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 26,996 | 60% | 25.0% |
| West Chicago, IL | 26,998 | 28% | 40.9% |
| New London, CT | 27,001 | 26% | 45.5% |
| Bristol, TN | 26,973 | 42% | 12.8% |
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