Sullivan East High School

4180 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 852 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan East 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sullivan East High School's student population of 852 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Sullivan East 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 Sullivan East High School is 0.12, 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
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State Level (TN)
#1107 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sullivan East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sullivan East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
94%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Sullivan East High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Sullivan East High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sullivan East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sullivan East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sullivan East High School's ranking?
Sullivan East High School is ranked #1107 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sullivan East High School often compared to?
Sullivan East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobyns - Bennett High School, Tennessee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan East High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan East High School is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sullivan East High School?
852 students attend Sullivan East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sullivan East High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan East High School offer ?
Sullivan East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan East High School part of?
Sullivan East High School is part of Sullivan County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/20/2022
Thankful for the opportunities my child received at Sullivan East High School. Great community involvement.
- Posted by Parent - FDH
5   11/2/2009
I have learned alot from this school. The teachers really care and have made a tremendous impact in my life. Here students not only get an education, they get a group of teachers who care.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - usarm

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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