Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sunbright 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 10% (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 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunbright School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunbright 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 Sunbright 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
#1525 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunbright School's ranking?
Sunbright School is ranked #1525 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sunbright School often compared to?
Sunbright Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coalfield School, Oakdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% 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 Sunbright School?
The graduation rate of Sunbright School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sunbright School?
510 students attend Sunbright School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sunbright School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunbright School?
Sunbright School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunbright School offer ?
Sunbright School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunbright School part of?
Sunbright School is part of Morgan County School District.
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