Bearden High School vs Bearden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearden High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,963 students
Bearden Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
| Measure | Bearden High School Knoxville, Tennessee | Bearden Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 321 | #90 of 307 |
| National rank | #11449 of 16,910 | #10183 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,963 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 37% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.0 vs 38.4).
- •Bearden Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Bearden High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Bearden High School is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 1,229.
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 High School better than Bearden Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bearden High School and Bearden Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bearden High School: 1,963. Bearden Middle School: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bearden High School and Bearden Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Bearden High School is 73rd of 321 and Bearden Middle School is 90th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).