Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek vs Robert E Ellis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.4 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
Robert E Ellis Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek Hendersonville, Tennessee | Robert E Ellis Middle Hendersonville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 913 | #10 of 307 |
| National rank | #3829 of 50,301 | #1589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| 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 79.4).
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is the larger school with 789 students compared with 509.
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 Robert E Ellis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek ranks higher (82.1 vs 79.4 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 Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek and Robert E Ellis Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek: 789. Robert E Ellis Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek and Robert E Ellis Middle rank in Tennessee?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is 45th of 913 and Robert E Ellis Middle is 10th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).