- Waterville Community Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 677 students
- Black Fox Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 493 students
- North Lee Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 485 students
- Hopewell Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 457 students
- Michigan Avenue Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 452 students
- Park View Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 425 students
- Prospect Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 400 students
- Oak Grove Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 383 students
- Charleston Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 358 students
- Valley View Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 323 students
- Taylor Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 249 students
- Lake Forest Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,173 students
- Ocoee Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,096 students
- Bradley Central High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,649 students
- Walker Valley High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,450 students
- Bradley County Virtual School — Grades 6–12 · 132 students
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| Metric | Bradley County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 10,269 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $9,788/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley County School District (this district) | 8/10 | 70th | 10,269 |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools | 3/10 | 25th | 86,000 |
| Rutherford County Schools | NR | — | 50,000 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 144 rated districts in TN → 70th percentile → 8/10.
Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education TCAP, Overall ELA & Overall Math, Met/Exceeded Expectations, 2025–26 school year. Full methodology →
About Bradley County School District
Bradley County School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 37312 in Bradley, Tennessee. Serving students from Pre-K – 9th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 37312. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Bradley County School District spent $9,788 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 10% below Tennessee’s statewide $10,900 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 785 students, an estimated 95% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
Bradley County School District is a mid-sized district with 8 schools serving students from Pre-K – 9th. Mid-sized districts strike a balance between community-scale relationships and sufficient program breadth. Most offer core academic tracks, basic extracurricular programs, and adequate student support services.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Bradley County School District 7 out of 10 — above average among Tennessee public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Tennessee’s TCAP assessments (2025–26 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Tennessee is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Bradley County School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Tennessee. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 37312
Children in zip code 37312 are assigned to Bradley County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 9th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 37312, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Bradley County School District at (423)476-0620 or visit www.bradleyschools.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Tennessee districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Bradley
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Bradley County School District serves zip code 37312, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 37312 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Tennessee, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Bradley County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 37312.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Bradley County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 37312 data.