Bess T Shepherd Elementary School vs Tyner Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 691 m 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
Tyner Academy
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
632 students
| Measure | Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Chattanooga, Tennessee | Tyner Academy Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 913 | #281 of 321 |
| National rank | #48454 of 50,301 | #16810 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 546 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 7.5% |
| city | Chattanooga | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess T Shepherd Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 5.9).
- •Bess T Shepherd Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 7.5%).
- •Tyner Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Tyner Academy is the larger school with 632 students compared with 546.
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 Tyner Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bess T Shepherd Elementary School ranks higher (13.1 vs 5.9 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 Tyner Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School: 546. Tyner Academy: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess T Shepherd Elementary School and Tyner Academy rank in Tennessee?
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is 741st of 913 and Tyner Academy is 281st of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).