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#1251 of 1,786 schools in TN
Bearden High School
High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8352 Kingston PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Math 39% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bearden High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bearden High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,863
Median home value
$453,000
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global - Knoxville CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Webb School of KnoxvillePrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
| West End AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #54 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bearden High School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bearden High School
Bearden High School is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 2,008 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bearden High School
What grades does Bearden High School serve?
Bearden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,008 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearden High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bearden High School rank in TN?
Bearden High School ranks #1,251 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bearden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bearden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bearden High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bearden High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bearden High School a charter school?
No, Bearden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bearden High School a Title I school?
No, Bearden High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (865) 539-7800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37919)
- 31,401
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37919; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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