For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 266 students in Big Sandy, TN.
The top ranked public school in Big Sandy, TN is Big Sandy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Sandy, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Big Sandy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Big Sandy, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, TN include Big Sandy School.
How many public schools are located in Big Sandy?
1 public schools are located in Big Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy?
Big Sandy public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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