Central High School vs Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Harrison · Public high · Grades 9–12
617 students
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Ooltewah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Central High School Harrison, Tennessee | Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 321 | #58 of 913 |
| National rank | #16684 of 16,910 | #5818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 69% |
| city | Harrison | Ooltewah |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 8.8).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 7.5%).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 589.
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 High School better than Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 8.8 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 High School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Harrison and Ooltewah in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 617. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Central High School is 263rd of 321 and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is 58th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).