- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blountville, TN
West Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470399002680
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ridge High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Blountville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 1,612
- students enrolled
West Ridge High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blountville, TN.
School address
District: Sullivan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470399002680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
West Ridge High School held near 1,636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.4 → 101.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 470399002680 · Blountville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,612 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan East High School (816 students)
West Ridge High School held near 1,636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.4 → 101.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Sullivan Centr 604
Sullivan Central Middle School
604 students
- Sullivan East 586
Sullivan East Middle School
586 students
What this shows West Ridge High School reports 1,612 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ridge High School compares
West Ridge 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,612 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,612
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, West Ridge High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Sullivan County reports $11,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan East High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Heights Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holston Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Ridge High School
How many students attend West Ridge High School?
West Ridge High School has 1,612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blountville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,683 (2022-23) → 1,636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge High School is 13.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 16% 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 West Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at West Ridge High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Blountville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge High School?
West Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 West Ridge High School rank among public schools in Blountville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge High School ranks #4 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 West Ridge High School, Sullivan County also operates Sullivan East High School (816 students), Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students), and Holston Elementary (605 students). See the Sullivan County district page for the complete list.