For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,906 students in Bluff City, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Bluff City, TN are Bluff City Elementary School, Sullivan East High School and Sullivan East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluff City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bluff City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bluff City, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluff City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
282 Maple Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan East High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4180 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan East Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Weaver Pike
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 354-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bluff City, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Bluff City, TN include Bluff City Elementary School, Sullivan East High School and Sullivan East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bluff City?
3 public schools are located in Bluff City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluff City?
Bluff City public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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