Summary:
The city of Bluff City, Tennessee is home to three public schools: Sullivan East High School, Sullivan East Middle School, and Bluff City Elementary, all of which serve students in the Sullivan County school district.
Among the three schools, Sullivan East High School stands out as the weakest performer, ranking 262 out of 392 Tennessee high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.2% but also a concerning dropout rate of 6.7%. Academically, Sullivan East High School underperforms the state and county averages on most standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra II and US History.
Sullivan East Middle School and Bluff City Elementary both perform better than the high school, with the middle school ranking 413 out of 587 Tennessee middle schools and the elementary school ranking 634 out of 1,018 Tennessee elementary schools. However, all three schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 19.9%, which may be contributing to their academic challenges. Overall, the data suggests a pattern of underperformance across the Bluff City school district, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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