Carter Elementary vs Carter Middle 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 Middle School
Strawberry Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Carter Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Carter Middle School Strawberry Plains, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 913 | #209 of 307 |
| National rank | #40135 of 50,301 | #14212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Knoxville | Strawberry Plains |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 17.3).
- •Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Carter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Carter Middle School is the larger school with 604 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Elementary ranks higher (27.4 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 Carter Elementary and Carter Middle 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 Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elementary and Carter Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Carter Elementary is 498th of 913 and Carter Middle School is 209th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).