Amherst Elementary School vs Karns Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.7 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
Karns Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary School Knoxville, Tennessee | Karns Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 913 | #134 of 307 |
| National rank | #33194 of 50,301 | #11903 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 683 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 30.1).
- •Amherst Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Karns Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Karns Middle School is the larger school with 900 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 Karns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Elementary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 30.1 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 Amherst Elementary School and Karns Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary School: 683. Karns Middle School: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary School and Karns Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Amherst Elementary School is 347th of 913 and Karns Middle School is 134th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).