C+
Average
69/100

Sullivan East High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4180 Weaver PIKE, Bluff City, TN 37618
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 27% · Math 10% proficient · 43rd percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
B
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
827
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%43/100reading 40th percentile, math 47th percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−2 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−15 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+3 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%12%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income15%5%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4180 Weaver PIKE
City Bluff City
ZIP Code 37618
District 4703990
NCES School ID 470399001630
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37618

Understanding the community around Sullivan East High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,158
Per Capita Income $31,118
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $161,300
Median Rent $879
Owner-Occupied 77.8%
Renter-Occupied 22.2%
View full data for ZIP 37618 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sullivan East High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.1%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 827
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School has 827 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Sullivan East High School serve?
Sullivan East High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sullivan East High School receive per student?
Sullivan East High School receives $11,930 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sullivan East High School in 37618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$286,127
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
22.2%

Other Schools in 37618

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026