Serving 794 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan Central 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sullivan County School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan Central High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sullivan Central High School?
794 students attend Sullivan Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sullivan Central High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan Central High School?
Sullivan Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan Central High School offer ?
Sullivan Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sullivan Central High School part of?
Sullivan Central High School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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