For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,936 students in Bluff City, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Bluff City, TN are Sullivan East High School, Bluff City Elementary School and Sullivan East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluff City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bluff City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bluff City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan East High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4180 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Bluff City Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 Maple Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan East Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Bluff City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
337 Carter St
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1801
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1801
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bluff City, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Bluff City, TN include Sullivan East High School, Bluff City Elementary School and Sullivan East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bluff City?
3 public schools are located in Bluff City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluff City?
Bluff City public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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