Serving 342 students in grades 6-8, Bledsoe County Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bledsoe County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pikeville, TN, covering an area of approximately 406.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical driving time of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bledsoe County Middle School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bledsoe County Middle 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 Middle School is 0.20, 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
#1182 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bledsoe County Middle School's ranking?
Bledsoe County Middle School is ranked #1182 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 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bledsoe County Middle School?
342 students attend Bledsoe County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bledsoe County Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bledsoe County Middle School offer ?
Bledsoe County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bledsoe County Middle School part of?
Bledsoe County Middle School is part of Bledsoe County School District.
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