- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, TN
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Tennessee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470036000114
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Tennessee Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 871
- students enrolled
Bristol Tennessee Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Tennessee Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Bristol, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bristol Tennessee Middle School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 470036000114 · Bristol, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee High School (1,146 students)
Bristol Tennessee Middle School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bristol Tennessee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tennessee High
Tennessee High School
1,146 students
- This school
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
871 students
- Avoca Elementa 436
Avoca Elementary
436 students
- Haynesfield El 405
Haynesfield Elementary
405 students
- Fairmount Elem 351
Fairmount Elementary
351 students
- Holston View E 307
Holston View Elementary
307 students
What this shows Bristol Tennessee Middle School reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Tennessee Middle School compares
Bristol Tennessee 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,440
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Bristol Tennessee Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristol reports $12,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bristol Tennessee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haynesfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holston View Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Tennessee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~871 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Tennessee Middle School
How many students attend Bristol Tennessee Middle School?
Bristol Tennessee Middle School has 871 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, TN. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Tennessee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Tennessee Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Tennessee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Tennessee Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Bristol, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Tennessee Middle School?
Bristol Tennessee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bristol Tennessee Middle School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Tennessee Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol?
Besides Bristol Tennessee Middle School, Bristol also operates Tennessee High School (1,146 students), Avoca Elementary (436 students), and Haynesfield Elementary (405 students). See the Bristol district page for the complete list.