Central High School vs Gresham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
Gresham Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
| Measure | Central High School Knoxville, Tennessee | Gresham Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 321 | #100 of 307 |
| National rank | #15962 of 16,910 | #10605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,265 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 36% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gresham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 15.7).
- •Gresham Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 10%).
- •Gresham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 788.
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 Gresham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gresham Middle School ranks higher (36.2 vs 15.7 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 Central High School and Gresham Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,265. Gresham Middle School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Gresham Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Central High School is 219th of 321 and Gresham Middle School is 100th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).