Bradford School District

106 W Front St
Bradford, TN 38316
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Bradford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 627 students in Bradford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Bradford School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
627 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bradford School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#26 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
40%
34%
48%
37%
44%
40%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
4%
21%
% White
90%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,311 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,708
$11,979
Spending / Student
$11,311
$11,478

Best Bradford School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-3729
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-2118
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bradford School District?
Bradford School District manages 2 public schools serving 627 students.
What is the rank of Bradford School District?
Bradford School District is ranked #27 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford School District?
90% of Bradford School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradford School District?
Bradford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Bradford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,311 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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