For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 691 students in Bolivar, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Bolivar, TN is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Bolivar have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Bolivar, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bolivar, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bolivar, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Bolivar, TN include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bolivar?
1 public high schools are located in Bolivar.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar?
Bolivar public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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