Bearden Elementary vs Bearden Middle School
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.
Bearden Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Bearden Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
| Measure | Bearden Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Bearden Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 913 | #90 of 307 |
| National rank | #15089 of 50,301 | #10183 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bearden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 38.4).
- •Bearden Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Bearden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bearden Middle School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 405.
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 Bearden Elementary better than Bearden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bearden Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 38.4 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 Bearden Elementary and Bearden Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bearden Elementary: 405. Bearden Middle School: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bearden Elementary and Bearden Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Bearden Elementary is 121st of 913 and Bearden Middle School is 90th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).