Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan North 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan North High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan North High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sullivan North High School?
433 students attend Sullivan North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sullivan North High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan North High School?
Sullivan North High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan North High School offer ?
Sullivan North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan North High School part of?
Sullivan North High School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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