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Bearden High School

8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,997 students in grades 9-12, Bearden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bearden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bearden High School's student population of 1,997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,997 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bearden High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#454 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bearden High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bearden High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bearden High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bearden High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bearden High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bearden High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bearden High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bearden High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bearden High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bearden High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bearden High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Bearden High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bearden High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bearden High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bearden High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearden High School's ranking?
Bearden High School is ranked #454 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bearden High School often compared to?
Bearden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut High School, Hardin Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bearden High School?
The graduation rate of Bearden High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
1,997 students attend Bearden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bearden High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearden High School offer ?
Bearden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bearden High School part of?
Bearden High School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 91% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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