Carthage Elementary vs Forks River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
465 students
Forks River Elementary
Elmwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
208 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, Tennessee | Forks River Elementary Elmwood, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 913 | #269 of 913 |
| National rank | #29867 of 50,301 | #29802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 465 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Carthage | Elmwood |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.1 vs 43.2).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Forks River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Carthage Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 208.
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 Carthage Elementary better than Forks River 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 Carthage Elementary and Forks River Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Elmwood in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 465. Forks River Elementary: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Forks River Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Carthage Elementary is 280th of 913 and Forks River Elementary is 269th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).