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Bledsoe County High School

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Bledsoe County High School ranks 158 th of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 400 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 60% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

Bledsoe County High School is a public high school in Pikeville, TN, serving 457 students in grades 9–12 as part of Bledsoe County Schools. The school currently ranks 158th out of 400 Tennessee high schools (60th percentile, 3 stars), placing it below every nearby high school in this comparison, including Sequatchie County High School (62nd percentile), Rhea County High School (66th), Van Buren County High School (79th), and Sale Creek Middle / High School (80th). This represents a step back from 2024–25, when Bledsoe peaked at the 71st percentile statewide.

Bledsoe's 88.7% graduation rate trails the state average of 90.5% and is well below Van Buren (98.0%) and Sale Creek (97.1%). Its 6.1% dropout rate is better than the state (6.7%) and much better than Rhea (8.1%). Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically from 39.1% in 2021–22 to 20.1% today, though it remains above the state average of 18.3%. Academically, Bledsoe posts the lowest proficiency rates among the five nearby schools in Algebra I (22.1%), Biology I (44.2%), and English II (50.0%). Only in Algebra II and Geometry does Bledsoe match or beat some peers, edging Sequatchie in both subjects.

A few bright spots are worth noting. Bledsoe ranks in the 67th percentile for economically disadvantaged students, indicating strong supports for low-income learners. Upper-level students also perform respectably: 11th-grade Algebra II proficiency (39.6%) beats the state average (29.3%). However, Biology I proficiency has been volatile, falling from 64.3% in 2023–24 to 44.2% now. At $15,025 per student, Bledsoe spends more than Sequatchie, Van Buren, and Rhea, yet generally scores lower, suggesting resource allocation and instructional effectiveness are areas to watch. The school's long-term improvement trend — rising from the 26th percentile in 2018–19 to a 3-star rating today — suggests a school making genuine progress, even if the most recent year shows some slippage.

457

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,025

Per pupil spending ?

82.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

877 Main Street
Pikeville, TN 37367

(423) 447-6851

District: Bledsoe County Schools

Feeder schools for Bledsoe County High School:

Elementary:	Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School
	Mary V Wheeler Elementary School
	Pikeville Elementary School
Middle:	Bledsoe County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

African American:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Tennessee median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Tennessee average (37% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 10 pts below the Tennessee average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Tennessee avg43%

158^th of 400

Tennessee public high schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 141Bledsoe County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	54.9	158 of 400	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.1	113 of 389	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	56.6	135 of 392	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	138 of 384	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	183 of 358	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.0	245 of 347	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.8	254 of 342	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.6	236 of 341	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.1	180 of 273	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.6	215 of 351	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.5	141 of 300	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.3	133 of 296	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.5	85 of 285	70.2%	★★★★☆
2012	67.9	100 of 269	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.6	56 of 273	79.5%	★★★★☆
2010	73.5	59 of 267	77.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	56.2	131 of 365	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	120 of 365	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.6	112 of 366	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.3	185 of 350	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.4	217 of 340	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	242 of 337	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	102 of 308	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.6	93 of 324	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	86 of 337	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	42.7	173 of 330	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.2	221 of 322	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.3	242 of 317	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.8	250 of 302	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	219 of 308	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	61.3	103 of 368	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	52.9	144 of 366	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	136 of 359	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	199 of 349	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.5	256 of 332	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.5	261 of 329	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	146 of 210	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	84 of 198	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	20.1	170 of 183	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	194 of 330	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.8	141 of 323	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.3	155 of 326	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	153 of 325	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.1	207 of 312	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.1	261 of 306	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.0	265 of 301	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.7	257 of 307	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)64th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)41st percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2026)30th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

English II50%-8 vs state

Biology I44%-6 vs state

Geometry37%-5 vs state

Algebra II37%~ state avg

English I34%-3 vs state

Algebra I22%-10 vs state

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by a student
Monday, July 13, 2020

It is so awful. If you even begin to slightly fall behind you will be left behind. The teachers preach opinions and bring up excerpts from the bibles alienating anyone who doesn't agree with conservative ideals Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Algebra II (2026)				TNReady Biology I (2026)			TNReady US History (2026)			TNReady English I (2026)		TNReady English II (2026)		TNReady Geometry (2026)			TNReady Science (2026)				TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bledsoe County High School	Public	9-12	877 Main Street	Pikeville	37367	Bledsoe County	Bledsoe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 447-6851	488	33	15.0	82.6%	454 (93.0%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	54.9	158^th of 400 public high schools	60.5%		62.1	113^th of 389 public high schools	71.0%	45									22.5	22.1			39.6	36.8		43.8	44.2				34.2	34.2	51.0	50.0		37.9	37.3									$15,025	$1,296	$12,521
Rhea County High School	Public	9-12	885 Eagle Lane	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 775-7821	1,389	89	15.5	59.2%	1,124 (80.9%)	34 (2.4%)	189 (13.6%)	13 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.1%)	58.9	137^th of 400 public high schools	65.8%		65.1	95^th of 389 public high schools	75.6%	42									28.7	26.9		86.4	30.7	35.4	46.3		44.9		43.5	42.8	32.8	32.8	60.0	57.7		40.5	38.4									$11,975	$397	$10,797
Sale Creek Middle / High School	Public	6-12	211 Patterson Road	Sale Creek	37373	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 332-8819	562	37	15.2	42.5%	505 (89.9%)	7 (1.2%)	21 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	72.5	78^th of 400 public high schools	80.5%		77	50^th of 389 public high schools	87.1%	28	58.2	48.4	54.5	53.7	54.9	49.5	45.5	49.8	27.3	43.4			53.7	58.0	77.2		77.2				36.1	36.1	75.8	75.8	90.0	39.7	42.1	61.5	64.8	69.7	65.5	65.9	84.6	61.6	70.5	$17,773	$648	$16,614
Van Buren County High School	Public	6-12	337 Sparta Street	Spencer	38585	Van Buren County	Van Buren County Schools	No	No	No	No	(931) 946-2442	386	33	11.6	98.0%	376 (97.4%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	70.4	84^th of 400 public high schools	79.0%		64.5	100^th of 389 public high schools	74.3%	16	38.6	39.3	60.0	46.0	43.2	25.0	26.0	30.7	25.5	25.5			41.9	40.9	56.4		56.8				45.1	45.1	63.6	63.6		44.2	44.2	50.0	37.5	18.0	34.7	43.2	50.0	28.0	40.7	$13,937	$813	$12,208
Sequatchie County High School	Public	9-12	7067 Sr 28	Dunlap	37327	Sequatchie County	Sequatchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 949-2154	586	47	12.5	99.9%	508 (86.7%)	6 (1.0%)	61 (10.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	55.6	153^rd of 400 public high schools	61.8%		56.4	142^nd of 389 public high schools	63.5%	11									26.0	25.9	92.9		19.4	35.2		68.3	65.1	66.7	60.2	62.6	35.9	34.8	54.2	51.2		26.7	27.6									$13,137	$799	$11,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Bledsoe County High School

How many students attend Bledsoe County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 457 students attended Bledsoe County High School.

What schools feed into Bledsoe County High School?

Bledsoe County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School
Elementary : Mary V Wheeler Elementary School
Elementary : Pikeville Elementary School
Middle : Bledsoe County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bledsoe County High School?

Students at Bledsoe County High School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

Is Bledsoe County High School a good school?

Bledsoe County High School ranks 158^th of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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