Blackman High School vs Scales Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackman High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,301 students
Scales Elementary School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
937 students
| Measure | Blackman High School Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Scales Elementary School Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 321 | #150 of 913 |
| National rank | #10407 of 16,910 | #18550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,301 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 2,301 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 64% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scales Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 42.2).
- •Scales Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 25%).
- •Blackman High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Blackman High School is the larger school with 2,301 students compared with 937.
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 Blackman High School better than Scales Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Scales Elementary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 42.2 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 Blackman High School and Scales Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackman High School: 2,301. Scales Elementary School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackman High School and Scales Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Blackman High School is 51st of 321 and Scales Elementary School is 150th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).