Enrollment
1,612
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ridge High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ridge High School
West Ridge High School is a large high school in Blountville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,612 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,612 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sullivan County also operates Sullivan East High School (816 students) and Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students) alongside West Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Ridge High School compares
West Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,164
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sullivan County, which includes West Ridge High School.
$11,164
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 41.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blountville on the city page.
Is West Ridge High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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