Sullivan East High School is a 9th–12th grade public high school located in Bluff City, Tennessee, United States.
Serving 816 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sullivan East High School's student population of 816 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
816 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
60 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Motto
Our students will develop skills in information gathering, critical thinking, and problem solving that will contribute to their capabilities in adapting to a changing world.
School Rankings
Sullivan East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan East High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan East High School's ranking?
Sullivan East High School is ranked #1212 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sullivan East High School often compared to?
Sullivan East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobyns - Bennett High School, Tennessee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan East High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan East High School is 87%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sullivan East High School?
816 students attend Sullivan East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sullivan East High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sullivan East High School offer ?
Sullivan East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sullivan East High School part of?
Sullivan East High School is part of Sullivan County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I have learned alot from this school. The teachers really care and have made a tremendous impact in my life. Here students not only get an education, they get a group of teachers who care.
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