Cedar Bluff Middle School vs Karns High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Bluff Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
Karns High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students
| Measure | Cedar Bluff Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee | Karns High School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 307 | #223 of 321 |
| National rank | #11528 of 15,369 | #16039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 580 | 1,365 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 1,365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 7% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Bluff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 15.1).
- •Cedar Bluff Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 7%).
- •Cedar Bluff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Karns High School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 580.
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 Cedar Bluff Middle School better than Karns High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Bluff Middle School ranks higher (31.9 vs 15.1 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 Cedar Bluff Middle School and Karns High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Bluff Middle School: 580. Karns High School: 1,365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Bluff Middle School and Karns High School rank in Tennessee?
Cedar Bluff Middle School is 125th of 307 and Karns High School is 223rd of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).