Bearden Middle School vs Oakland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearden Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
Oakland Middle School
Murfreesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
| Measure | Bearden Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee | Oakland Middle School Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 307 | #117 of 307 |
| National rank | #10183 of 15,369 | #11135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,229 | 1,224 |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | 1,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Knoxville | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bearden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 33.8).
- •Oakland Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Bearden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Bearden Middle School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 1,224.
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 Middle School better than Oakland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bearden Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 33.8 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 Middle School and Oakland Middle School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bearden Middle School: 1,229. Oakland Middle School: 1,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bearden Middle School and Oakland Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Bearden Middle School is 90th of 307 and Oakland Middle School is 117th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).