Lead Neely's Bend serves 288 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
288 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Lead Neely's Bend is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
48%
15%
Black
34%
21%
White
14%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups


School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lead Neely's Bend?
288 students attend Lead Neely's Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lead Neely's Bend students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Neely's Bend?
Lead Neely's Bend has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lead Neely's Bend offer ?
Lead Neely's Bend offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lead Neely's Bend part of?
Lead Neely's Bend is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
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