Carter Elementary vs Rush Strong Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.0 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
Rush Strong Elementary
Strawberry Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Carter Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Rush Strong Elementary Strawberry Plains, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 913 | #687 of 913 |
| National rank | #40135 of 50,301 | #46781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 530 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| 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 16.7).
- •Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Carter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Carter Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 518.
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 Rush Strong Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 16.7 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 Rush Strong Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Strawberry Plains in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Elementary: 530. Rush Strong Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elementary and Rush Strong Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Carter Elementary is 498th of 913 and Rush Strong Elementary is 687th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).