- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pikeville, TN
Bledsoe County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bledsoe County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470027000055
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bledsoe County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 457
- students enrolled
Bledsoe County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bledsoe County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pikeville, TN.
School address
District: Bledsoe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470027000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bledsoe County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 470027000055 · Pikeville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pikeville Elementary (383 students)
Bledsoe County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bledsoe County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bledsoe County High School
457 students
- Pikeville Elem
Pikeville Elementary
383 students
- Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County Middle School
342 students
- Mary V Wheeler
Mary V Wheeler Elementary
212 students
- Cecil B Rigsby 176
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
176 students
What this shows Bledsoe County High School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bledsoe County High School compares
Bledsoe County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,360
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Bledsoe County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bledsoe County reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bledsoe County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bledsoe County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary V Wheeler Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil B Rigsby Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bledsoe County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bledsoe County High School
How many students attend Bledsoe County High School?
Bledsoe County High School has 457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pikeville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe County High School is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bledsoe County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bledsoe County High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Pikeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bledsoe County High School?
Bledsoe County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bledsoe County High School rank among public schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bledsoe County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pikeville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bledsoe County?
Besides Bledsoe County High School, Bledsoe County also operates Pikeville Elementary (383 students), Bledsoe County Middle School (342 students), and Mary V Wheeler Elementary (212 students). See the Bledsoe County district page for the complete list.