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Bradley County

Tennessee · Public School District
17
Schools
10,269
Students
$11,709
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bradley County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 10,269 students across 17 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,709 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Forest Middle School06–081,127
Ocoee Middle School06–08997
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bradley Central High School09–121,677
Walker Valley High School09–121,498
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bradley County Virtual School03–12174
North Cleveland GOAL AcademyKG–1214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,709-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
29%
State
46.1%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
25.0%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
10,269
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,709, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bradley County?
Bradley County has 17 public schools, serving a total of 10,269 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bradley County?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bradley County spend per student?
Bradley County spends $11,709 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Bradley County?
No, Bradley County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bradley County serve?
Bradley County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bradley County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bradley County is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.