Bess T Shepherd Elementary School vs Brown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
Brown Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
| Measure | Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Chattanooga, Tennessee | Brown Middle School Harrison, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 913 | #235 of 307 |
| National rank | #48454 of 50,301 | #14900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 546 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| city | Chattanooga | Harrison |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess T Shepherd Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 12.0).
- •Bess T Shepherd Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Bess T Shepherd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 296.
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 Bess T Shepherd Elementary School better than Brown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bess T Shepherd Elementary School ranks higher (13.1 vs 12.0 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 Bess T Shepherd Elementary School and Brown Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Harrison in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School: 546. Brown Middle School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess T Shepherd Elementary School and Brown Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is 741st of 913 and Brown Middle School is 235th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).