Serving 243 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Sandy School serves the northern part of its school district in Big Sandy, TN, covering an area of approximately 131.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Sandy School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy School is 0.08, 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
#721 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #721 out of 1,728 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sandy School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
243 students attend Big Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Big Sandy School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Big Sandy School offer ?
Big Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Sandy School part of?
Big Sandy School is part of Benton County School District.
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