Fountain City Elementary vs Gresham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 286 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain City Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Gresham Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
| Measure | Fountain City Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Gresham Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 913 | #100 of 307 |
| National rank | #29803 of 50,301 | #10605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 36.2).
- •Fountain City Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Fountain City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Gresham Middle School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 379.
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 Fountain City Elementary better than Gresham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain City Elementary ranks higher (43.2 vs 36.2 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 Fountain City Elementary and Gresham Middle School?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain City Elementary: 379. Gresham Middle School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain City Elementary and Gresham Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Fountain City Elementary is 270th of 913 and Gresham Middle School is 100th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).