The belief that "All Children Can Learn" and standardized test scores above state and national averages are characteristic of Bristol, Virginia's City School System. It has four elementary schools, a middle school which has recently undergone a 4.5 million dollar renovation, and a comprehensive high school with a center for technology to meet all the needs of the students.

 

 

 

 

 

Bristol, Virginia Middle School

 

In addition, six private and parochial schools are located in the Bristol area to offer alternative educational choices: Central Baptist School, Morrison School, St. Anne's Catholic School, Sullins Academy, Sylvan Learning Center and Tri-Cities Christian Schools. Click here for contacts for private schools.

The Bristol area also has many opportunities for higher education. East Tennessee State University, Emory & Henry College, Graham Bible College, King College, Milligan College, National Business College, Northeast StateTechnical Community College, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, University of Virginia at Wise,Virginia Highlands Community College and Virginia Intermont College provide multiple educational opportunities and the training necessary to prepare adults for productive careers.