Central Elementary vs Happy Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
267 students
Happy Valley Middle School
Elizabethton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
354 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Johnson City, Tennessee | Happy Valley Middle School Elizabethton, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 913 | #149 of 307 |
| National rank | #48829 of 50,301 | #12468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 267 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Johnson City | Elizabethton |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 12.1).
- •Happy Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Happy Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Happy Valley Middle School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 267.
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 Central Elementary better than Happy Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Middle School ranks higher (27.1 vs 12.1 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 Central Elementary and Happy Valley Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Johnson City and Elizabethton in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 267. Happy Valley Middle School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Happy Valley Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Central Elementary is 758th of 913 and Happy Valley Middle School is 149th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).