Daniel Boone High School

As a former student, I can say that Daniel Boone is a poor school overall and I felt as if I spent years trying to catch up after attending this poorly run institution. Very few of the teachers actually challenge their students; mostly recycled dogma is taught. The school is run based on politics, so if you're not connected, your kids might not always be in the best position to succeed. Teachers will often decide that their personal religion is more important than anything else. Creationism was suggested to be fact when I was there. Overall, it's a relatively backwards place and stands in stark contrast to nearby high schools such as Science Hill (Johnson City), University High (Johnson City), and Dobyns-Bennett. If education is important to you and your child wants to enter college after HS, I would move into the Johnson City or Kingsport city limits and send your kids to either Science Hill or Dobyns-Bennett. Both will prepare your children for college much better than Daniel Boone. (That said, Boones Creek and Gray Elementary Schools are both good --- it all goes downhill once you hit Daniel Boone, unfortunately.)

I'm a Sophomore at Tennessee Technological University majoring in Chemical Engineering. I believe that Daniel Boone High School prepared me very well for every challenge that college has thrown at me. Daniel Boone gave me every opportunity to learn. You can do one of two things at Boone; you can want to learn and apply yourself to your studies or you can blow them off. I chose to apply myself at Boone and have succeeded thus far in my intense studies here at Tech. It's up to you ( the student) to learn or not to learn. Boone itself offers students the possibilities to learn but noone can make you learn. So with that being said, Boone has a lot to do with my college success. Thanks to all the staff at Boone. And remember, apply yourself! You and only you can make yourself learn.
--Submitted by a student

I am a current student at daniel boone high school and i completely diagree with the grads that say bad things about DBHS. I love this high school my freshman year was a blast and we got a new principal,Mr.Jackson.and we have accomidated a whole new pod and just got done making the 600 pod bigger along with the completion of liberty hall for the 1000 pod and acidemicaly we have advanced way forward so i give my school an ecxellent rating.
--Submitted by a student

I went daniel boone 2 years ago, and my experience was terrible. The clicks are terrible, the teachers overlook alot of situtions, and there is not enough room to hold the student population. The halls are so crowed and the classes look nasty.
--Submitted by a student

i transferred here in the end of my sophomore year from a fairly prestigious florida school. i felt that for the first time ever i truly had a desire to learn and that the teachers truly had a desire to teach. there are a few amazinggggg teachers...mrs.carey, mr. mclain and mr.taylor and these are just a few.
--Submitted by a student

As a former student and the parent of a present-day sophomore, I have to say the school has improved greatly in 20 years. I agree somewhat with many other postings. The education received depends greatly on the student and parents. The student needs a stable home life where the parents are interested in and encourage the child's accomplishments, rather than taking no interest and blaming everything on the school. Often times in this era, kids are not taught respect or hard work. My sophomore received the opportunity in 8th grade to take Algebra at Boone and ranked Advanced on both her gateway exam and 8th grade math t-caps. She is currently taking 11th and 12th grade required and elective courses and will be eligible for graduation as a Junior. She's not a genius, just works hard and knows her future depends on herself and her decisions. Thanks DBHS for excellent leadership!
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent I think Daniel Boone is an okay school. However I have serious problems with one of the teachers that my child has this year. In my opinion this teacher needs to return to elementary school to teach, which is where she came from. She seems to be treating her high school students as though they were in kindergarten or early elemenatary school and to me this is uncalled for.
--Submitted by a parent

There are a few outstanding teachers at D.B. Most of them taught my children well and they had some tearful moments at their graduations. As with most high schools, they are a bit obsessed with sports (Tho not as much as Science Hill) but they do include a large variety of other programs. Every school has areas in which they need improvement. Every parent has different expectations of the school they send their children to. In my opinion, Daniel Boone is a bit above average.
--Submitted by a parent

Please don't pay attention to ignorant reviews talking about 'beating' children (this would NEVER happen at Boone) or teachers being there for the money because that is not the case (they really are UNDERpaid, especially great teachers like Mrs. White, Ms. Carey, 'Madame' Carter, Coach Taylor, Mr. King, and so on). I went to school at Boone less than 5 years ago, and while I'm not a parent, I can say that I encountered no problems whatsoever and did not see anyone who was not causing trouble and/or refusing to try to learn have any problems either. The teachers, principals, and guidance counselors were always there to help when needed, and I obtained a quality education while I was there. Coach Jenkins has totally revamped the football program, and I would definitely recommend sending a child there for football or for a safe and friendly education.
--Submitted by a former student

I think Daniel Boone is a Wonderful School. The Teachers were wonderful and always Had time for her and were always ready to spend the extra time if she needed help. Daniel Boone Has a Wonderful Band and The Chorus Program is Awsome too! My daughter was Blessed enough to be able to be a member of this program and they went to, New York for thier Senior Trip And she really enjoyed That.I Highly Recommend this scool to anyone.
--Submitted by Lisa Hectorne, a parent