Serving 711 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
711 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
30%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
57%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
88%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted18.9%
17.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan South High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan South High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sullivan South High School?
711 students attend Sullivan South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sullivan South High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan South High School?
Sullivan South High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan South High School offer ?
Sullivan South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sullivan South High School part of?
Sullivan South High School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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