Bristol City Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 280 Lee Street in Bristol, Virginia, Bristol City Public Schools serves as an active, traditional public school district tailored to the educational needs of a vibrant small-suburb community within the greater Kingsport-Bristol metropolitan area. Operating five individual schools, the district offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As an independent division rather than a charter network or component of a supervisory union, the district maintains a dedicated commitment to delivering high-quality primary and secondary education, keeping families connected through accessible community leadership and its online portal at www.bvps.org.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 academic period, the district educates a diverse student body of 2,167 enrollment-reported scholars, comprising 1,111 male and 1,056 female students across its primary, middle, and high school grades. The student population includes 1,599 White students, 240 students of two or more races, 184 Black students, and 117 Hispanic students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To foster an enriching learning environment, Bristol City Public Schools maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 924.5 full-time equivalent staff positions. This educational team includes more than 373 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 131 instructional aides, and 420 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from strong instructional guidance, individualized assistance, and broad operational support throughout their schooling.
5
Total Schools
2,167
Total Students
373.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bristol City Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,599
Hispanic117
Black184
Asian24
Two or More240
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,599 (73.8%)
  • Two or More
    240 (11.1%)
  • Black
    184 (8.5%)
  • Hispanic
    117 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    24 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bristol City Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other5
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,167*
Teachers (FTE):373.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8