Best Schools in Big Sandy, Tennessee
1 schools · 1 Other
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Big Sandy School
Other · Benton County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$118,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$118,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Big Sandy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Sandy School | 7.2 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $52,109
- Median home value
- $118,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Avg commute
- 34 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Big Sandy compares
Median household income
$52k
80% of Tennessee median
About Schools in Big Sandy, Tennessee
Big Sandy, Tennessee is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in Big Sandy perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Big Sandy is Big Sandy School with a composite score of 7.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Big Sandy is served by 1 school district: Benton County. These districts collectively serve 2,130 students.
Big Sandy's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $52,109. The poverty rate in the area is 18.6%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 266 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.2 |
Schools in Big Sandy
Big Sandy, Tennessee · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$52,109
Median Home Value
$118,600
Median Rent
$661/mo
Population
3,046
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Community Profile
Big Sandy has a median household income of $52,109. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $118,600, with a median rent of $661/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.6%. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Tennessee
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Big Sandy, Tennessee
How many schools are in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
Big Sandy has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Big Sandy is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
The top-ranked school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Big Sandy School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Big Sandy, Tennessee?
Big Sandy is served by 1 school district: Benton County.
What is the education level in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
According to Census data, 10% of adults in Big Sandy have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
The median household income in Big Sandy is approximately $52,109 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Big Sandy is 7.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Big Sandy, Tennessee?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.