Ball Camp Elementary vs Karns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Camp Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Karns Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
931 students
| Measure | Ball Camp Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Karns Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 913 | #552 of 913 |
| National rank | #17561 of 50,301 | #41710 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball Camp Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 25.0).
- •Ball Camp Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Ball Camp Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Karns Elementary is the larger school with 931 students compared with 550.
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 Ball Camp Elementary better than Karns Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ball Camp Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 25.0 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 Ball Camp Elementary and Karns Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Camp Elementary: 550. Karns Elementary: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Camp Elementary and Karns Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Ball Camp Elementary is 139th of 913 and Karns Elementary is 552nd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).