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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Bradley Central High School serves the southern part of its school district in Cleveland, TN, covering an area of approximately 156.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 13.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
109 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
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%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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 87.3%.
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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