Carter Elementary vs Carter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Carter High School
Strawberry Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
| Measure | Carter Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Carter High School Strawberry Plains, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 913 | #257 of 321 |
| National rank | #40135 of 50,301 | #16619 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 8% |
| city | Knoxville | Strawberry Plains |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 9.8).
- •Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 8%).
- •Carter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Carter High School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 530.
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 Carter Elementary better than Carter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 9.8 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 Carter Elementary and Carter High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Strawberry Plains in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Elementary: 530. Carter High School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elementary and Carter High School rank in Tennessee?
Carter Elementary is 498th of 913 and Carter High School is 257th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).