Bearden Middle School vs West Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.2 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
West Hills Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | Bearden Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee | West Hills Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 307 | #479 of 913 |
| National rank | #10183 of 15,369 | #38578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,229 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bearden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 30.0).
- •West Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Bearden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Bearden Middle School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 712.
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 West Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bearden Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 30.0 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 Middle School and West Hills Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bearden Middle School: 1,229. West Hills Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bearden Middle School and West Hills Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Bearden Middle School is 90th of 307 and West Hills Elementary is 479th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).