Cosby Elementary vs Mountain City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosby Elementary
Cosby · Public elementary · Grades K–8
429 students
Mountain City Elementary
Mountain City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students
| Measure | Cosby Elementary Cosby, Tennessee | Mountain City Elementary Mountain City, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 913 | #262 of 913 |
| National rank | #34809 of 50,301 | #29085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 429 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Cosby | Mountain City |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 35.7).
- •Mountain City Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Cosby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Cosby Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 428.
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 Cosby Elementary better than Mountain City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain City Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 35.7 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 Cosby Elementary and Mountain City Elementary?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Cosby and Mountain City in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cosby Elementary: 429. Mountain City Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cosby Elementary and Mountain City Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cosby Elementary is 363rd of 913 and Mountain City Elementary is 262nd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).