Bearden High School vs West Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.4 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
West Valley Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,125 students
| Measure | Bearden High School Knoxville, Tennessee | West Valley Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 321 | #19 of 307 |
| National rank | #11449 of 16,910 | #2432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,963 | 1,125 |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | 1,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 62% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 38.0).
- •West Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 13%).
- •Bearden High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Bearden High School is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 1,125.
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 West Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Valley Middle School ranks higher (74.6 vs 38.0 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 Bearden High School and West Valley Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bearden High School: 1,963. West Valley Middle School: 1,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bearden High School and West Valley Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Bearden High School is 73rd of 321 and West Valley Middle School is 19th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).