Byars Dowdy Elementary vs Coles Ferry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byars Dowdy Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Coles Ferry Elementary
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
| Measure | Byars Dowdy Elementary Lebanon, Tennessee | Coles Ferry Elementary Lebanon, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 913 | #260 of 913 |
| National rank | #35366 of 50,301 | #28718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coles Ferry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 34.8).
- •Coles Ferry Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Coles Ferry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Coles Ferry Elementary is the larger school with 581 students compared with 545.
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 Byars Dowdy Elementary better than Coles Ferry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coles Ferry Elementary ranks higher (44.8 vs 34.8 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 Byars Dowdy Elementary and Coles Ferry Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byars Dowdy Elementary: 545. Coles Ferry Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byars Dowdy Elementary and Coles Ferry Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Byars Dowdy Elementary is 377th of 913 and Coles Ferry Elementary is 260th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).