Bolton High School

7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Bolton 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bolton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Bolton High School's student population of 631 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
631 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Bolton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1496 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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10-14%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
76%
21%
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White
10%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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75%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolton High School's ranking?
Bolton High School is ranked #1496 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bolton High School often compared to?
Bolton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington High School, Bartlett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolton High School?
The graduation rate of Bolton High School is 75%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bolton High School?
631 students attend Bolton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bolton High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolton High School?
Bolton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bolton High School offer ?
Bolton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bolton High School part of?
Bolton High School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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