Brown Middle School vs Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Ooltewah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Brown Middle School Harrison, Tennessee | Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 307 | #58 of 913 |
| National rank | #14900 of 15,369 | #5818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 69% |
| city | Harrison | Ooltewah |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 12.0).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 25%).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 19%).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 296.
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 Middle School better than Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 12.0 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 Middle School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Harrison and Ooltewah in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Middle School: 296. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Middle School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Brown Middle School is 235th of 307 and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is 58th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).