Barksdale Elementary vs Norman Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barksdale Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Norman Smith Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Barksdale Elementary Clarksville, Tennessee | Norman Smith Elementary Clarksville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 913 | #405 of 913 |
| National rank | #23452 of 50,301 | #35725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| city | Clarksville | Clarksville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barksdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 34.3).
- •Barksdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Barksdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Norman Smith Elementary is the larger school with 609 students compared with 509.
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 Barksdale Elementary better than Norman Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barksdale Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 34.3 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 Barksdale Elementary and Norman Smith Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Clarksville and Clarksville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barksdale Elementary: 509. Norman Smith Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barksdale Elementary and Norman Smith Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Barksdale Elementary is 201st of 913 and Norman Smith Elementary is 405th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).