Central High School vs Shannondale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.2 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
Shannondale Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Central High School Knoxville, Tennessee | Shannondale Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #219 of 321 | #100 of 913 |
| National rank | #15962 of 16,910 | #12030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 62% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 15.7).
- •Shannondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •Shannondale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 361.
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 Shannondale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shannondale Elementary ranks higher (69.0 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 Shannondale Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,265. Shannondale Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Shannondale Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Central High School is 219th of 321 and Shannondale Elementary is 100th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).