Total enrollment
16,092
+108 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Bradley County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Bradley County clocks in around 16,092 students across 27 schools (18 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).
7-year change in Bradley County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 77%
% Hispanic
19%
was 12%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
27
2 districts
Enrollment
16,092
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,552
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
18
7,546 students
Middle
3
3,560 students
High
5
4,986 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bradley County Public Schools
10,202 students · 2 districts in Bradley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bradley County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Bradley County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 24 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Arnold Memorial Elementary· 21.8%
- Cleveland Middle· 25.6%
- Blythe-Bower Elementary· 25.9%
- Lake Forest Middle School· 27.5%
- Mayfield Elementary· 29.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 1,755 | · |
| Bradley Central High School | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 1,649 | · |
| Walker Valley High School | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 1,450 | · |
| Cleveland Middle | Cleveland | Middle | 06-08 | 1,291 | · |
| Lake Forest Middle School | Cleveland | Middle | 06-08 | 1,173 | · |
| Ocoee Middle School | Cleveland | Middle | 06-08 | 1,096 | · |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 710 | · |
| Waterville Community Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 677 | · |
| Black Fox Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 493 | · |
| North Lee Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 485 | · |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 481 | · |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 457 | · |
| Michigan Avenue Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 452 | · |
| Mayfield Elementary | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 446 | · |
| Park View Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 425 | · |
| Prospect Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 400 | · |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 383 | · |
| Charleston Elementary School | Charleston | Elementary | PK-05 | 358 | · |
| Arnold Memorial Elementary | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 330 | · |
| Valley View Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 323 | · |
| G.R. Stuart Elementary | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 317 | · |
| D.P. Yates Primary | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-02 | 288 | · |
| E.L. Ross Elementary | Cleveland | Elementary | 03-05 | 272 | · |
| Taylor Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 249 | · |
| Bradley County Virtual School | Cleveland | High | 06-12 | 132 | · |
| North Cleveland GOAL Academy | Cleveland | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| PIE Innovation Center | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Bradley County
About Bradley County
Bradley County is a mid-sized county of about 111,065 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system hosts approximately 16,092 students across 27 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,552, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 8% above the Tennessee median.
In terms of grade levels, Bradley County consists of 18 elementary schools (7,546 students), 3 middle schools (3,560), 5 high schools (4,986), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Bradley County is Bradley County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 10,202 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 16,092 students, stayed largely flat from the 15,984 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 26 to 25 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 77% to 69% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Bradley County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data