Centennial Elementary vs The Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
The Discovery School
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Dickson, Tennessee | The Discovery School Dickson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 913 | #93 of 913 |
| National rank | #19039 of 50,301 | #10838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 713 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| city | Dickson | Dickson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 58.7).
- •The Discovery School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •The Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Centennial Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 202.
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 Centennial Elementary better than The Discovery School?
On the Success Index (US), The Discovery School ranks higher (70.7 vs 58.7 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 Centennial Elementary and The Discovery School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Dickson and Dickson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 713. The Discovery School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and The Discovery School rank in Tennessee?
Centennial Elementary is 155th of 913 and The Discovery School is 93rd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).