East Ridge Middle School vs John Hay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
John Hay Elementary
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Whitesburg, Tennessee | John Hay Elementary Morristown, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 307 | #231 of 913 |
| National rank | #9965 of 15,369 | #26553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 528 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Whitesburg | Morristown |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 39.3).
- •John Hay Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •John Hay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •East Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 269.
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 East Ridge Middle School better than John Hay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Hay Elementary ranks higher (47.9 vs 39.3 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 East Ridge Middle School and John Hay Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Morristown in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 528. John Hay Elementary: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and John Hay Elementary rank in Tennessee?
East Ridge Middle School is 86th of 307 and John Hay Elementary is 231st of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).