Foothills Elementary vs Sam Houston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary
Maryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
660 students
Sam Houston Elementary
Maryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary Maryville, Tennessee | Sam Houston Elementary Maryville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 913 | #55 of 913 |
| National rank | #6992 of 50,301 | #5509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 660 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Maryville | Maryville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 76.5).
- •Sam Houston Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Foothills Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 464.
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 Foothills Elementary better than Sam Houston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston Elementary ranks higher (79.1 vs 76.5 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 Foothills Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Maryville and Maryville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary: 660. Sam Houston Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Foothills Elementary is 64th of 913 and Sam Houston Elementary is 55th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).