Cosby High School vs Smoky Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosby High School
Cosby · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Cosby · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Cosby High School Cosby, Tennessee | Smoky Mountain Elementary Cosby, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 321 | #408 of 913 |
| National rank | #15302 of 16,910 | #35738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 343 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Cosby | Cosby |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smoky Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 19.7).
- •Smoky Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Cosby High School is the larger school with 343 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 High School better than Smoky Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smoky Mountain Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 19.7 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 High School and Smoky Mountain Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cosby and Cosby in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cosby High School: 343. Smoky Mountain Elementary: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cosby High School and Smoky Mountain Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cosby High School is 185th of 321 and Smoky Mountain Elementary is 408th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).