Bells Elementary vs Gadsden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Elementary
Bells · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Gadsden Elementary
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
148 students
| Measure | Bells Elementary Bells, Tennessee | Gadsden Elementary Gadsden, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 913 | #502 of 913 |
| National rank | #27348 of 50,301 | #40208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| city | Bells | Gadsden |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bells Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 27.3).
- •Bells Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Bells Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Bells Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 148.
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 Bells Elementary better than Gadsden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bells Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 27.3 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 Bells Elementary and Gadsden Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Bells and Gadsden in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Elementary: 407. Gadsden Elementary: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Elementary and Gadsden Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Bells Elementary is 248th of 913 and Gadsden Elementary is 502nd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).