Central Elementary vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.9 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
West Side Elementary
Elizabethton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Johnson City, Tennessee | West Side Elementary Elizabethton, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #758 of 913 | #56 of 913 |
| National rank | #48829 of 50,301 | #5519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| city | Johnson City | Elizabethton |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 12.1).
- •West Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •West Side Elementary is the larger school with 367 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 West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Elementary ranks higher (79.1 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 West Side Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Johnson City and Elizabethton in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 267. West Side Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and West Side Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Central Elementary is 758th of 913 and West Side Elementary is 56th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).