Bolton High School

7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 710 students in grades 9-12, Bolton High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bolton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Bolton High School's student population of 710 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
710 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Bolton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton High School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1646 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bolton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
80%
21%
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White
7%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bolton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Bolton High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bolton High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolton High School's ranking?
Bolton High School is ranked #1646 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bolton High School often compared to?
Bolton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett High School, Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolton High School?
The graduation rate of Bolton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bolton High School?
710 students attend Bolton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bolton High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolton High School?
Bolton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bolton High School offer ?
Bolton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bolton High School part of?
Bolton High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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