Cecil B Rigsby Elementary vs Smoky Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Cosby · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Cecil B Rigsby Elementary Pikeville, Tennessee | Smoky Mountain Elementary Cosby, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 913 | #408 of 913 |
| National rank | #47164 of 50,301 | #35738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Pikeville | Cosby |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smoky Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 15.9).
- •Smoky Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Smoky Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
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 Cecil B Rigsby Elementary better than Smoky Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smoky Mountain Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 15.9 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 Cecil B Rigsby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Pikeville and Cosby in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary: 176. Smoky Mountain Elementary: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil B Rigsby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is 693rd of 913 and Smoky Mountain Elementary is 408th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).