Buchanan Elementary vs Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
Murfreesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 913 | #238 of 307 |
| National rank | #34934 of 50,301 | #14966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 11.5).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 475.
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 Buchanan Elementary better than Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (35.5 vs 11.5 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 Buchanan Elementary and Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 475. Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Buchanan Elementary is 368th of 913 and Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is 238th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).