Bearden High School

8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,048 students in grades 9-12, Bearden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bearden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Bearden High School's student population of 2,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,048 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
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School Rankings

Bearden High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#737 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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9%
28%
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51%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
76%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bearden High School's ranking?
Bearden High School is ranked #737 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bearden High School often compared to?
Bearden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut High School, Hardin Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bearden High School?
The graduation rate of Bearden High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
2,048 students attend Bearden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bearden High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearden High School offer ?
Bearden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bearden High School part of?
Bearden High School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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