Algood Middle School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algood Middle School
Cookeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
718 students
Jefferson Middle School
Oak Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
717 students
| Measure | Algood Middle School Cookeville, Tennessee | Jefferson Middle School Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 307 | #67 of 307 |
| National rank | #9595 of 15,369 | #8691 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 718 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Cookeville | Oak Ridge |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 41.0).
- •Algood Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Algood Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 717.
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 Algood Middle School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (45.1 vs 41.0 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 Algood Middle School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algood Middle School: 718. Jefferson Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algood Middle School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Algood Middle School is 77th of 307 and Jefferson Middle School is 67th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).