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#990 of 1,786 schools in TN

Walker Valley High School

High School · Bradley County · Cleveland, TN

A Bradley County high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N. W., Cleveland, TN 37312

  • Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation6.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$10,165
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Walker Valley High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2014
ELA
73%
2015
ELA
53%
2016
ELA
48%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 27 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Walker Valley 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,854/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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

$75,369

Median home value

$270,500

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bradley Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available1,662Compare →
Bradley County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–12Not available137Compare →
North Cleveland Goal AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bradley County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$10,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walker Valley High School is listed in Bradley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walker Valley High School

Walker Valley High School is a public high school in Cleveland, TN, part of Bradley County, serving approximately 1,501 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walker Valley High School

What grades does Walker Valley High School serve?

Walker Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Walker Valley High School?

Walker Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walker Valley High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walker Valley High School rank in TN?

Walker Valley High School ranks #990 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Walker Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walker Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Walker Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walker Valley High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Walker Valley High School a charter school?

No, Walker Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walker Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Walker Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,501
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bradley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 37312)
36,894
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
40.6
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 37312; 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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