Sullivan East Middle School

Sullivan East Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the rural area near Bluff City, Tennessee. Serving grades six through eight, the school has an enrollment of 565 students and employs 36 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.3 out of 10, placing it at the 32nd percentile among Tennessee schools with a state ranking of #1215 out of 1796.

In terms of academic performance, Sullivan East Middle School shows areas where there is room for improvement. On average, 17% of students are proficient or above in both ELA/Reading and Math, while 31% are proficient in Science and 32% in Social Studies. Despite these challenges, the school remains committed to fostering student development and growth.

Sullivan East Middle School sits in a rural setting near Bluff City, offering a close-knit community atmosphere for its students.

While current test scores at Sullivan East Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Sullivan East Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.