Central High School vs Sterchi Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.9 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
Sterchi Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Central High School Knoxville, Tennessee | Sterchi Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 321 | #232 of 913 |
| National rank | #15962 of 16,910 | #26578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterchi Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 15.7).
- •Sterchi Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Sterchi Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 399.
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 Sterchi Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sterchi Elementary ranks higher (47.9 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 Sterchi Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,265. Sterchi Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Sterchi Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Central High School is 219th of 321 and Sterchi Elementary is 232nd of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).