Eakin Elementary vs East Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eakin Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
East Side Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
| Measure | Eakin Elementary Shelbyville, Tennessee | East Side Elementary Shelbyville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #886 of 913 | #773 of 913 |
| National rank | #50245 of 50,301 | #49091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 3.4).
- •East Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •East Side Elementary does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Eakin Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 323.
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 Eakin Elementary better than East Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Side Elementary ranks higher (11.3 vs 3.4 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 Eakin Elementary and East Side Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eakin Elementary: 399. East Side Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eakin Elementary and East Side Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Eakin Elementary is 886th of 913 and East Side Elementary is 773rd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).