Cosby Elementary vs Smoky Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.6 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
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Cosby · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Cosby Elementary Cosby, Tennessee | Smoky Mountain Elementary Cosby, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 913 | #408 of 913 |
| National rank | #34809 of 50,301 | #35738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 429 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Cosby | Cosby |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cosby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 34.3).
- •Cosby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Cosby Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 176.
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 Smoky Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cosby Elementary ranks higher (35.7 vs 34.3 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 Smoky Mountain Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cosby and Cosby in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cosby Elementary: 429. Smoky Mountain Elementary: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cosby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cosby Elementary is 363rd of 913 and Smoky Mountain Elementary is 408th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).