Top Rankings
Bradley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,269 students in Bradley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Bradley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
10,269 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
661 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bradley County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
917 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
275 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
8,604 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
393 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
299
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
738
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
709
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
774
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
738
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
756
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
795
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
750
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
706
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
722
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
849
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
865
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
792
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
776
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,013 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,301
$12,030
Spending / Student
$10,013
$11,527
Best Bradley County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8797 Hiwassee St
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Black Fox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3119 Varnell Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Durkee Road Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Park View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Minnis Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Waterville Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4081 Dalton Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #99.
Walker Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2450 Prospect School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5607 Spring Place Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1212.
Ocoee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Forest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #1414.
Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5265 Bates Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1515.
Bradley Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
Rank: #1616.
Bradley County Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Grades: 3-12
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cleveland Goal Academy
Magnet School
209 Sunset Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pie Innovation Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bradley County School District?
Bradley County School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,269 students.
What is the rank of Bradley County School District?
Bradley County School District is ranked #43 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County School District?
84% of Bradley County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradley County School District?
Bradley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Bradley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,013 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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