Bradley County Schools & Education
Bradley County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,470
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#52
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bradley County
Measured School Summary
Bradley County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,470 per pupil, Bradley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bradley County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,470
$255 above the state average
School coverage
27
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bradley County has 27 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bradley County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Bradley County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 27 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#52
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bradley County
Elementary to high school visible
10,269 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
Cleveland
Elementary to high school visible
5,768 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bradley County is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bradley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bradley County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bradley County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Urban and Suburban Educational Access
Bradley County hosts 27 public schools serving 16,037 students across two districts. The infrastructure is built around 18 elementary schools and four high schools to support a growing student population.
Solid Graduation Rates and Local Investment
Bradley County's 92.5% graduation rate remains well above the national average of 87%. The county spends $6,470 per pupil, maintaining a level of investment that is slightly higher than the Tennessee state average of $6,215.
Cleveland and Bradley County District Roles
Bradley County Schools serves 10,269 students, while the Cleveland district serves 5,768 students. Both districts operate without charter schools, focusing entirely on traditional public education for the community.
Large Schools in a City Environment
With 15 schools in city locales and seven in suburbs, the county offers a distinctly urban-suburban educational feel. Cleveland High is the county's largest school with 1,842 students, and the overall average school size is 617.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Bradley County
Reported Enrollment
16,037
27 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Bradley County
27 Public Schools in Bradley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Profile | Cleveland | Cleveland, 37312City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,842 |
| Bradley Central High School | Profile | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37311City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,677 |
| Walker Valley High School | Profile | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37312Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,498 |
| Cleveland Middle | Profile | Cleveland | Cleveland, 37312City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,271 |
| Lake Forest Middle School | Profile | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37323Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,127 |
| Ocoee Middle School | Profile | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37311City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 997 |
| Waterville Community Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37323Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 660 |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Record | Cleveland | Cleveland, 37311City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 636 |
| North Lee Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37312City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 513 |
| Black Fox Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37311Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 510 |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Record | Cleveland | Cleveland, 37312City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 471 |
| Michigan Avenue Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37323Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Park View Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37323Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37312Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 457 |
| Mayfield Elementary | Record | Cleveland | Cleveland, 37311City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 412 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37323Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 406 |
| Prospect Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37311Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 396 |
| Charleston Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Charleston, 37310Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
| Valley View Elementary School | Record | Bradley County | Cleveland, 37323Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 307 |
| G.R. Stuart Elementary | Record | Cleveland | Cleveland, 37311City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 291 |
Cleveland High
Cleveland
Cleveland, 37312 / City: Small
Bradley Central High School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37311 / City: Small
Walker Valley High School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37312 / Rural: Fringe
Cleveland Middle
Cleveland
Cleveland, 37312 / City: Small
Lake Forest Middle School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37323 / Rural: Fringe
Ocoee Middle School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37311 / City: Small
Waterville Community Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37323 / Suburb: Small
North Lee Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37312 / City: Small
Black Fox Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37311 / Rural: Fringe
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Cleveland
Cleveland, 37312 / City: Small
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37323 / Suburb: Small
Park View Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37323 / Suburb: Small
Hopewell Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37312 / Suburb: Small
Oak Grove Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37323 / Suburb: Small
Prospect Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37311 / Suburb: Small
Charleston Elementary School
Bradley County
Charleston, 37310 / Suburb: Small
Valley View Elementary School
Bradley County
Cleveland, 37323 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,470
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Bradley County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bradley County, Tennessee?
Bradley County hosts 27 public schools serving 16,037 students across two districts. The infrastructure is built around 18 elementary schools and four high schools to support a growing student population.
How do schools in Bradley County perform academically?
Bradley County's 92.5% graduation rate remains well above the national average of 87%. The county spends $6,470 per pupil, maintaining a level of investment that is slightly higher than the Tennessee state average of $6,215.
What are the major school districts in Bradley County, Tennessee?
Bradley County Schools serves 10,269 students, while the Cleveland district serves 5,768 students. Both districts operate without charter schools, focusing entirely on traditional public education for the community.
What is the school experience like in Bradley County?
With 15 schools in city locales and seven in suburbs, the county offers a distinctly urban-suburban educational feel. Cleveland High is the county's largest school with 1,842 students, and the overall average school size is 617.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.