Career Magnet Academy vs Carter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Magnet Academy
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
Carter Middle School
Strawberry Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Career Magnet Academy Knoxville, Tennessee | Carter Middle School Strawberry Plains, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 321 | #209 of 307 |
| National rank | #11061 of 16,910 | #14212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Knoxville | Strawberry Plains |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Magnet Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 17.3).
- •Carter Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Career Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Carter Middle School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 359.
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 Career Magnet Academy better than Carter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Career Magnet Academy ranks higher (39.5 vs 17.3 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 Career Magnet Academy and Carter Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Strawberry Plains in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Magnet Academy: 359. Carter Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Magnet Academy and Carter Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Career Magnet Academy is 62nd of 321 and Carter Middle School is 209th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).