BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bidding for the former Colonial Heights Middle School property closed on Monday with Lakeway Christian Schools submitting the highest bid.

Lakeway placed a $2.3 million bid for the former school.

Kingsport City Schools also submitted a bid but it was about $25,000 less than Lakeway’s, according to Sullivan County Board of Education member Michael Hughes.

The auction, which took place online, closed at noon Monday.

The Sullivan County Board of Education has the option to approve or deny the highest bid.