- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleveland, TN
Bradley Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470033000090
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley Central High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,649
- students enrolled
Bradley Central High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
District: Bradley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470033000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bradley Central High School held near 1,662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 108.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470033000090 · Cleveland, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,649 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Walker Valley High School (1,450 students)
Bradley Central High School held near 1,662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 108.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bradley Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bradley Central High School
1,649 students
- Walker Valley
Walker Valley High School
1,450 students
- Lake Forest Mi
Lake Forest Middle School
1,173 students
- Ocoee Middle S
Ocoee Middle School
1,096 students
- Waterville Com
Waterville Community Elementary School
677 students
- Black Fox Elem 493
Black Fox Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Bradley Central High School reports 1,649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley Central High School compares
Bradley Central 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,649 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,649
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Bradley Central High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradley County reports $10,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradley Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Forest Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocoee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville Community Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Cleveland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Central High School
How many students attend Bradley Central High School?
Bradley Central High School has 1,649 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,677 (2022-23) → 1,662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Central High School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Central High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Central High School?
Bradley Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bradley Central High School rank among high schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Bradley County?
Besides Bradley Central High School, Bradley County also operates Walker Valley High School (1,450 students), Lake Forest Middle School (1,173 students), and Ocoee Middle School (1,096 students). See the Bradley County district page for the complete list.