Carthage Elementary vs Union Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 11 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
Union Heights Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
268 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, Tennessee | Union Heights Elementary Carthage, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 913 | #609 of 913 |
| National rank | #29867 of 50,301 | #43496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 465 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 22.2).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Carthage Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 268.
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 Union Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Elementary ranks higher (43.1 vs 22.2 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 Carthage Elementary and Union Heights Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 465. Union Heights Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Union Heights Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Carthage Elementary is 280th of 913 and Union Heights Elementary is 609th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).