Cowan Elementary vs Decherd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan Elementary
Cowan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Decherd Elementary
Decherd · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary Cowan, Tennessee | Decherd Elementary Decherd, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 913 | #857 of 913 |
| National rank | #43137 of 50,301 | #50172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 260 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Cowan | Decherd |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 5.4).
- •Cowan Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Cowan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Decherd Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 260.
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 Cowan Elementary better than Decherd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Elementary ranks higher (22.7 vs 5.4 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 Cowan Elementary and Decherd Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Cowan and Decherd in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary: 260. Decherd Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary and Decherd Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cowan Elementary is 584th of 913 and Decherd Elementary is 857th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).