Fairmount Elementary vs South Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 406 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount Elementary
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
South Side Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Fairmount Elementary Bristol, Tennessee | South Side Elementary Shelbyville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 913 | #795 of 913 |
| National rank | #46219 of 50,301 | #49540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 351 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Bristol | Shelbyville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 9.7).
- •Fairmount Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Fairmount Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •South Side Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 351.
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 Fairmount Elementary better than South Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Elementary ranks higher (17.7 vs 9.7 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 Fairmount Elementary and South Side Elementary?
About 406 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Shelbyville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount Elementary: 351. South Side Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount Elementary and South Side Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Fairmount Elementary is 676th of 913 and South Side Elementary is 795th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).