Lead Neely's Bend serves 291 students in grades 5-8.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead Neely's Bend's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lead Neely's Bend is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
16%
Black
48%
20%
White
10%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lead Neely's Bend?
291 students attend Lead Neely's Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lead Neely's Bend students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lead Neely's Bend offer ?
Lead Neely's Bend offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lead Neely's Bend part of?
Lead Neely's Bend is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
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