Cowan Elementary vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.4 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
South Middle School
Cowan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary Cowan, Tennessee | South Middle School Cowan, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 913 | #243 of 307 |
| National rank | #43137 of 50,301 | #15092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Cowan | Cowan |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 10.1).
- •Cowan Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Cowan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 361 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 South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Elementary ranks higher (22.7 vs 10.1 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 South Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cowan and Cowan in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary: 260. South Middle School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary and South Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Cowan Elementary is 584th of 913 and South Middle School is 243rd of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).