Discovery School vs McFadden School Of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
McFadden School Of Excellence
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Discovery School Murfreesboro, Tennessee | McFadden School Of Excellence Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 99 Top 5% | 100 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 913 | #1 of 913 |
| National rank | #3 of 50,301 | #2 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 98% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (99.4 vs 99.7).
- •McFadden School Of Excellence does better on math proficiency (98% vs 93%).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 386.
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 Discovery School better than McFadden School Of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery School and McFadden School Of Excellence?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 391. McFadden School Of Excellence: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and McFadden School Of Excellence rank in Tennessee?
Discovery School is 2nd of 913 and McFadden School Of Excellence is 1st of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).