Dalewood Middle School vs Orchard Knob Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalewood Middle School
Chattanooga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Orchard Knob Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Dalewood Middle School Chattanooga, Tennessee | Orchard Knob Elementary School Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 2 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 307 | #909 of 913 |
| National rank | #15346 of 15,369 | #50293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 290 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 8% |
| city | Chattanooga | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (2.3 vs 1.0).
- •Dalewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 8%).
- •Dalewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 6%).
- •Orchard Knob Elementary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 290.
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 Dalewood Middle School better than Orchard Knob Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalewood Middle School ranks higher (2.3 vs 1.0 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 Dalewood Middle School and Orchard Knob Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalewood Middle School: 290. Orchard Knob Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalewood Middle School and Orchard Knob Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Dalewood Middle School is 287th of 307 and Orchard Knob Elementary School is 909th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).