Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bulls Gap 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bulls Gap School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bulls Gap School's student population of 343 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
343 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1164 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%

Black
n/a
21%

White
94%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulls Gap School's ranking?
Bulls Gap School is ranked #1164 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bulls Gap School?
343 students attend Bulls Gap School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bulls Gap School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bulls Gap School?
Bulls Gap School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bulls Gap School offer ?
Bulls Gap School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bulls Gap School part of?
Bulls Gap School is part of Hawkins County School District.
School Reviews
2 2/2/2007
Bulls Gap School has some of the best teachers in the county. There is a huge lack of dicipline. The principal seems to ignore the hawkins County Board of Education policy. Instances of fighting and bullying go unnoticed or unpunished. their solution to everyting is to send a student to inschool for a day to sit.
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