Carter High School vs Grainger High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter High School
Strawberry Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
Grainger High School
Rutledge · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Carter High School Strawberry Plains, Tennessee | Grainger High School Rutledge, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 321 | #147 of 321 |
| National rank | #16619 of 16,910 | #14343 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 749 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 28% |
| city | Strawberry Plains | Rutledge |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grainger High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 9.8).
- •Grainger High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 8%).
- •Grainger High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Grainger High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 749.
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 High School better than Grainger High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grainger High School ranks higher (25.2 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 High School and Grainger High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Strawberry Plains and Rutledge in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter High School: 749. Grainger High School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter High School and Grainger High School rank in Tennessee?
Carter High School is 257th of 321 and Grainger High School is 147th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).