Benny C. Bills Elementary School vs Joe Shafer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 622 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Gallatin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
Joe Shafer Middle School
Gallatin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Benny C. Bills Elementary School Gallatin, Tennessee | Joe Shafer Middle School Gallatin, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 913 | #82 of 307 |
| National rank | #42916 of 50,301 | #9767 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 659 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | Gallatin | Gallatin |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Shafer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 23.0).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 659.
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 Benny C. Bills Elementary School better than Joe Shafer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Shafer Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 23.0 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 Benny C. Bills Elementary School and Joe Shafer Middle School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Gallatin and Gallatin in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School: 659. Joe Shafer Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benny C. Bills Elementary School and Joe Shafer Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School is 573rd of 913 and Joe Shafer Middle School is 82nd of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).