Brainerd High School vs Dalewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brainerd High School
Chattanooga ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
739 students
Dalewood Middle School
Chattanooga ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
290 students
| Measure | Brainerd High School Chattanooga, Tennessee | Dalewood Middle School Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 321 | #287 of 307 |
| National rank | #16851 of 16,910 | #15346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 739 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | โ | โ |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 11% |
| city | Chattanooga | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBrainerd High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (3.8 vs 2.3).
- โขDalewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- โขBrainerd High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- โขBrainerd High School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 290.
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 Brainerd High School better than Dalewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brainerd High School ranks higher (3.8 vs 2.3 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 Brainerd High School and Dalewood Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brainerd High School: 739. Dalewood Middle School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brainerd High School and Dalewood Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Brainerd High School is 294th of 321 and Dalewood Middle School is 287th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).