Amherst Elementary School vs Bearden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
Bearden Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary School Knoxville, Tennessee | Bearden Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 913 | #90 of 307 |
| National rank | #33194 of 50,301 | #10183 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 683 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.1 vs 38.4).
- •Amherst Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Bearden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Bearden Middle School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 683.
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 Amherst Elementary School better than Bearden Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amherst Elementary School and Bearden Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary School: 683. Bearden Middle School: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary School and Bearden Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Amherst Elementary School is 347th of 913 and Bearden Middle School is 90th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).