Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Big Sandy School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Sandy School's student population of 288 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sandy School's ranking?
Big Sandy School is ranked #673 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Big Sandy School often compared to?
Big Sandy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holladay Elementary School, Camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sandy School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
288 students attend Big Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Big Sandy School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy School?
Big Sandy School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Sandy School offer ?
Big Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Big Sandy School part of?
Big Sandy School is part of Benton County School District.
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