Bradley Central High School is a public high school located in Cleveland, Tennessee that serves approximately 1,700 students from grades 9-12. It was founded in 1916, and is part of the Bradley County Schools system.
Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, Bradley Central 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,649 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradley Central High School's student population of 1,649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,649 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
109 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Bradley Central 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 Bradley Central High School is 0.33, 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
#1130 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradley Central High School's ranking?
Bradley Central High School is ranked #1130 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bradley Central High School often compared to?
Bradley Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bradley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bradley Central High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bradley Central High School?
1,649 students attend Bradley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bradley Central High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bradley Central High School offer ?
Bradley Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bradley Central High School part of?
Bradley Central High School is part of Bradley County School District.
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