- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, TN
Tennessee High School
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470036000116
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennessee High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,146
- students enrolled
Tennessee High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Bristol, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Tennessee High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 470036000116 · Bristol, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Tennessee Middle School (871 students)
Tennessee High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tennessee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tennessee High School
1,146 students
- Bristol Tennes
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 Tennessee High School reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennessee High School compares
Tennessee 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,440
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Tennessee High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Tennessee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Tennessee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haynesfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Tennessee High 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 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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee High School
How many students attend Tennessee High School?
Tennessee High School has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee High School?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee High School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Bristol, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee High School?
Tennessee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Tennessee High School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee High School ranks #3 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 Tennessee High School, Bristol also operates Bristol Tennessee Middle School (871 students), Avoca Elementary (436 students), and Haynesfield Elementary (405 students). See the Bristol district page for the complete list.