Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek vs George A Whitten Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
789 students
George A Whitten Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek Hendersonville, Tennessee | George A Whitten Elementary Hendersonville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 913 | #554 of 913 |
| National rank | #3829 of 50,301 | #41823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 789 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 40% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 24.8).
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek does better on math proficiency (76% vs 40%).
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is the larger school with 789 students compared with 430.
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 Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek better than George A Whitten Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks higher (82.1 vs 24.8 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 Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek and George A Whitten Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek: 789. George A Whitten Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek and George A Whitten Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is 45th of 913 and George A Whitten Elementary is 554th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).