Carter Middle School vs Rush Strong Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Middle School
Strawberry Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
Rush Strong Elementary
Strawberry Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Carter Middle School Strawberry Plains, Tennessee | Rush Strong Elementary Strawberry Plains, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 307 | #687 of 913 |
| National rank | #14212 of 15,369 | #46781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 604 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Strawberry Plains | Strawberry Plains |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.3 vs 16.7).
- •Rush Strong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Carter Middle School is the larger school with 604 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 Middle School better than Rush Strong Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter Middle School and Rush Strong Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Strawberry Plains and Strawberry Plains in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Middle School: 604. Rush Strong Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Middle School and Rush Strong Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Carter Middle School is 209th of 307 and Rush Strong Elementary is 687th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).