For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,110 students in Bradley County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bradley County, TN are Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School and Bradley Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Bradley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Bradley County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walker Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bradley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Bradley Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Pie Innovation Center
Vocational School
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bradley County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bradley County, TN include Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School and Bradley Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bradley County?
6 public high schools are located in Bradley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County?
Bradley County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bradley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bradley County include: Cleveland High School vs. Bradley Central High School, Walker Valley High School vs. Bradley Central High School, Bradley Central High School vs. Cleveland High School
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