Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Bledsoe County High School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 457 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bledsoe County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Pikeville, TN, covering approximately 406.8 square miles. The area is accessible within a typical 20-30 minute drive, with an average distance of 11.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bledsoe County High School's student population of 457 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bledsoe County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bledsoe County High School is 0.13, 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
#1044 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Bledsoe County High School's ranking?
Bledsoe County High School is ranked #1044 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bledsoe County High School?
The graduation rate of Bledsoe County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Bledsoe County High School?
457 students attend Bledsoe County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bledsoe County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bledsoe County High School offer ?
Bledsoe County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bledsoe County High School part of?
Bledsoe County High School is part of Bledsoe County School District.
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