Brainerd High School vs East Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brainerd High School
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
East Ridge High School
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
867 students
| Measure | Brainerd High School Chattanooga, Tennessee | East Ridge High School Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 321 | #237 of 321 |
| National rank | #16851 of 16,910 | #16221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 739 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Chattanooga | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 3.8).
- •East Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •East Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •East Ridge High School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 739.
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 East Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Ridge High School ranks higher (13.9 vs 3.8 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 East Ridge High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brainerd High School: 739. East Ridge High School: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brainerd High School and East Ridge High School rank in Tennessee?
Brainerd High School is 294th of 321 and East Ridge High School is 237th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).