Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Big Sandy School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Sandy School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Big Sandy School's ranking?
Big Sandy School is ranked #847 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Big Sandy School often compared to?
Big Sandy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holladay Elementary School, Camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sandy School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
266 students attend Big Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Big Sandy School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy School?
Big Sandy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Sandy School offer ?
Big Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Big Sandy School part of?
Big Sandy School is part of Benton County School District.
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