Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Big Sandy School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Big Sandy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Big Sandy School's student population of 266 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Big Sandy School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Big Sandy School's ranking?
Big Sandy School is ranked #721 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Big Sandy School often compared to?
Big Sandy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holladay Elementary School, Camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sandy School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
266 students attend Big Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Big Sandy School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Sandy School?
Big Sandy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Sandy School offer ?
Big Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Sandy School part of?
Big Sandy School is part of Benton County School District.
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