Avery Trace Middle School vs Jere Whitson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery Trace Middle School
Cookeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
724 students
Jere Whitson Elementary
Cookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
339 students
| Measure | Avery Trace Middle School Cookeville, Tennessee | Jere Whitson Elementary Cookeville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 307 | #684 of 913 |
| National rank | #11877 of 15,369 | #46600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 724 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Cookeville | Cookeville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avery Trace Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 17.0).
- •Avery Trace Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Avery Trace Middle School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 339.
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 Avery Trace Middle School better than Jere Whitson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Avery Trace Middle School ranks higher (30.2 vs 17.0 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 Avery Trace Middle School and Jere Whitson Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Cookeville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery Trace Middle School: 724. Jere Whitson Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery Trace Middle School and Jere Whitson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Avery Trace Middle School is 133rd of 307 and Jere Whitson Elementary is 684th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).