Top Rankings
Bradley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,103 students in Bradley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Bradley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
10,103 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
669 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bradley County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
792 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
285 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
8,579 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
85%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
381 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
288
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
690
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
745
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
736
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
723
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
779
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
719
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
699
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
709
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
795
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
846
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
796
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
784
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
794
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,177 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,471
$12,157
Spending / Student
$10,177
$11,647
Best Bradley County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
North Lee Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Black Fox Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3119 Varnell Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Minnis Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Walker Valley High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8797 Hiwassee St
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2450 Prospect School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Durkee Road Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
Ocoee Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5607 Spring Place Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5265 Bates Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1313.
Waterville Community Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4081 Dalton Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Forest Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #1515.
Bradley Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #1616.
Bradley County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Keith St, Suite 102
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 Sunset Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bradley County School District?
Bradley County School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,103 students.
What is the rank of Bradley County School District?
Bradley County School District is ranked #39 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County School District?
85% of Bradley County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradley County School District?
Bradley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Bradley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,177 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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