Bradford High School

319 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Bradford High School, located at 136 Highway 45 S in Bradford, Tennessee, serves as a central educational pillar for the small, close-knit community of Gibson County. As a K-12 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the town, fostering a personalized learning environment where students benefit from strong connections with faculty and staff. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the development of character, aiming to prepare its students for life beyond the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to its athletic programs and extracurricular activities, which serve as a primary source of community pride and engagement. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Bradford High School offers a focused academic experience that encourages student participation and individual attention. Overall, the school acts as a focal point for the residents of Bradford, dedicated to providing a traditional, well-rounded education within a tight-knit and encouraging rural setting.

319

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	9
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
290 (90.9%)
Black
12 (3.8%)
Hispanic
9 (2.8%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bradford
Phone:	(731)742-3729
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 41

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 39