Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan East High School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 827 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Sullivan East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan East High School is 0.13, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan East High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan East High School is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sullivan East High School?
827 students attend Sullivan East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sullivan East High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan East High School offer ?
Sullivan East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan East High School part of?
Thankful for the opportunities my child received at Sullivan East High School. Great community involvement.
- Posted by Parent - FDH
511/2/2009
I have learned alot from this school. The teachers really care and have made a tremendous impact in my life. Here students not only get an education, they get a group of teachers who care.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - usarm
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 827 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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