Carter High School vs Rush Strong Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.2 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
Rush Strong Elementary
Strawberry Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Carter High School Strawberry Plains, Tennessee | Rush Strong Elementary Strawberry Plains, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 321 | #687 of 913 |
| National rank | #16619 of 16,910 | #46781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 749 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 27% |
| city | Strawberry Plains | Strawberry Plains |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rush Strong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 9.8).
- •Rush Strong Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •Rush Strong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Carter High School is the larger school with 749 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 High School better than Rush Strong Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rush Strong Elementary ranks higher (16.7 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 Rush Strong Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Strawberry Plains and Strawberry Plains in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter High School: 749. Rush Strong Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter High School and Rush Strong Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Carter High School is 257th of 321 and Rush Strong Elementary is 687th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).