- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blountville, TN
Sullivan Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470399002678
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Central Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Blountville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 604
- students enrolled
Sullivan Central Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Central Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blountville, TN.
School address
District: Sullivan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470399002678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sullivan Central Middle School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470399002678 · Blountville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ridge High School (1,612 students)
Sullivan Central Middle School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ridge Hig
West Ridge High School
1,612 students
- Sullivan East
Sullivan East High School
816 students
- Sullivan Heigh 630
Sullivan Heights Middle School
630 students
- Holston Elemen 605
Holston Elementary
605 students
- This school 604
Sullivan Central Middle School
604 students
- Sullivan East 586
Sullivan East Middle School
586 students
What this shows Sullivan Central Middle School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Central Middle School compares
Sullivan Central 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,468
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Sullivan Central Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sullivan County reports $11,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Heights Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holston Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Central Middle School
How many students attend Sullivan Central Middle School?
Sullivan Central Middle School has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blountville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Central Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% 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 Sullivan Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Central Middle School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Blountville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Central Middle School?
Sullivan Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sullivan Central Middle School rank among public schools in Blountville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Central Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blountville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sullivan County?
Besides Sullivan Central Middle School, Sullivan County also operates West Ridge High School (1,612 students), Sullivan East High School (816 students), and Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students). See the Sullivan County district page for the complete list.