Bledsoe County Middle School

Bledsoe County
857 Main ST
Pikeville, TN 37367
378 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bledsoe County Middle School, located in the heart of Pikeville, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated on Main Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students transitioning from elementary school to high school. As part of the Bledsoe County School District, the institution focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that prepares middle-grade students for the challenges of their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to engage students through various programs and extracurricular opportunities that reflect the values of the surrounding area. By maintaining a focus on both student success and school pride, Bledsoe County Middle School strives to be a cornerstone of educational excellence in Pikeville. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the school maintains an official web presence at [bcms.bledsoecountyschools.org](http://BCMS.BLEDSOECOUNTYSCHOOLS.ORG).
378
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    341 (90.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bledsoe County
Phone: (423)447-3212
Website: http://BCMS.BLEDSOECOUNTYSCHOOLS.ORG
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
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 6 130
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 131
Gender Ratio