Serving 1,963 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,963 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bearden High School serves the southwest part of Knoxville, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of about 4 miles to the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is 7.4 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bearden High School's student population of 1,963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,963 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
114 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 37-year historical data
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Bearden High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: 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 #519 out of 1,728 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, West High School, Hardin Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bearden High School?
The graduation rate of Bearden High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
1,963 students attend Bearden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bearden High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bearden High School offer ?
Bearden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bearden High School part of?
Bearden High School is part of Knox County School District.
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