Chattanooga Preparatory School vs Orchard Knob Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Chattanooga · Charter high · Grades 6–12
539 students
Orchard Knob Middle School
Chattanooga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
| Measure | Chattanooga Preparatory School Chattanooga, Tennessee | Orchard Knob Middle School Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 321 | #306 of 307 |
| National rank | #14232 of 16,910 | #15368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 6% |
| city | Chattanooga | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chattanooga Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 0.8).
- •Chattanooga Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 6%).
- •Chattanooga Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Chattanooga Preparatory School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 264.
- •Chattanooga Preparatory School is a charter school while Orchard Knob Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chattanooga Preparatory School better than Orchard Knob Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chattanooga Preparatory School ranks higher (25.7 vs 0.8 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 Chattanooga Preparatory School and Orchard Knob Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chattanooga Preparatory School: 539. Orchard Knob Middle School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chattanooga Preparatory School and Orchard Knob Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Chattanooga Preparatory School is 137th of 321 and Orchard Knob Middle School is 306th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).