Alcoa Middle School vs East Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcoa Middle School
Alcoa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
East Ridge Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Alcoa Middle School Alcoa, Tennessee | East Ridge Middle School Whitesburg, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 307 | #86 of 307 |
| National rank | #10463 of 15,369 | #9965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Alcoa | Whitesburg |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 36.9).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •East Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 526.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcoa Middle School better than East Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Ridge Middle School ranks higher (39.3 vs 36.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alcoa Middle School and East Ridge Middle School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Alcoa and Whitesburg in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcoa Middle School: 526. East Ridge Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcoa Middle School and East Ridge Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Alcoa Middle School is 95th of 307 and East Ridge Middle School is 86th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).