Very Good
#597 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 33% in state
Big Sandy School
School · Benton County · Big Sandy, TN
A Benton County school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
13305 Highway 69 A, Big Sandy, TN 38221
- Math 25% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Big Sandy School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Big Sandy 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average696/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,109
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$661/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Benton County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holladay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–9 | Not available | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benton County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Sandy School is listed in Benton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Sandy School
Big Sandy School is a public school in Big Sandy, TN, part of Benton County, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Sandy School
What grades does Big Sandy School serve?
Big Sandy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
Big Sandy School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Sandy School rank in TN?
Big Sandy School ranks #597 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Big Sandy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Sandy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Big Sandy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Sandy School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Big Sandy School a charter school?
No, Big Sandy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Sandy School a Title I school?
No, Big Sandy School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (731) 593-3221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 38221)
- 3,046
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.7
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 38221; 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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