- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pikeville, TN
Bledsoe County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bledsoe County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470027001035
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bledsoe County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 342
- students enrolled
Bledsoe County Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bledsoe County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pikeville, TN.
School address
District: Bledsoe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470027001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bledsoe County Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470027001035 · Pikeville, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bledsoe County High School (457 students)
Bledsoe County Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bledsoe County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County High School
457 students
- Pikeville Elem
Pikeville Elementary
383 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bledsoe County Middle School compares
Bledsoe County Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Bledsoe County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pikeville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary V Wheeler Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil B Rigsby Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bledsoe County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 middle 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bledsoe County Middle School
How many students attend Bledsoe County Middle School?
Bledsoe County Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pikeville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe County Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bledsoe County Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Pikeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bledsoe County Middle School?
Bledsoe County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bledsoe County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Bledsoe County also operates Bledsoe County High School (457 students), Pikeville Elementary (383 students), and Mary V Wheeler Elementary (212 students). See the Bledsoe County district page for the complete list.