Below Average
#1639 of 1,786 schools in TN
West Ridge High School
High School · Sullivan County · Blountville, TN
A Sullivan County high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
380 Lynn RD, Blountville, TN 37617
- Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at West Ridge High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where West Ridge 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average594/100K
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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
$65,069
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sullivan County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 827 | 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.
Sullivan County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Ridge High School is listed in Sullivan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Ridge High School
West Ridge High School is a public high school in Blountville, TN, part of Sullivan County, serving approximately 1,636 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,639 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Ridge High School
What grades does West Ridge High School serve?
West Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Ridge High School?
West Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Ridge High School rank in TN?
West Ridge High School ranks #1,639 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 West Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ridge High School has 35% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is West Ridge High School a charter school?
No, West Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, West Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (423) 354-1450
- Area population (ZIP 37617)
- 14,200
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 47
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 37617; 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 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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