Brown Intermediate School vs Poplar Grove 5-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 223 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Intermediate School
Sweetwater · Public middle · Grades 5–6
310 students
Poplar Grove 5-8
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
| Measure | Brown Intermediate School Sweetwater, Tennessee | Poplar Grove 5-8 Franklin, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 307 | #30 of 307 |
| National rank | #12889 of 15,369 | #4975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 310 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 60% |
| city | Sweetwater | Franklin |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 24.8).
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Brown Intermediate School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 307.
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 Brown Intermediate School better than Poplar Grove 5-8?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks higher (62.3 vs 24.8 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 Brown Intermediate School and Poplar Grove 5-8?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Sweetwater and Franklin in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Intermediate School: 310. Poplar Grove 5-8: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Intermediate School and Poplar Grove 5-8 rank in Tennessee?
Brown Intermediate School is 166th of 307 and Poplar Grove 5-8 is 30th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).