Barfield Elementary vs Buchanan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barfield Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students
Buchanan Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Barfield Elementary Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Buchanan Elementary Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 913 | #368 of 913 |
| National rank | #19839 of 50,301 | #34934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 969 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 50% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 35.5).
- •Barfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Barfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Barfield Elementary is the larger school with 969 students compared with 475.
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 Barfield Elementary better than Buchanan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barfield Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 35.5 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 Barfield Elementary and Buchanan Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barfield Elementary: 969. Buchanan Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barfield Elementary and Buchanan Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Barfield Elementary is 162nd of 913 and Buchanan Elementary is 368th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).