Fountain City Elementary vs Whittle Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.3 km 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
Whittle Springs Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Fountain City Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Whittle Springs Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 913 | #244 of 307 |
| National rank | #29803 of 50,301 | #15093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 10.1).
- •Fountain City Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Fountain City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Whittle Springs Middle School is the larger school with 466 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 Whittle Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain City Elementary ranks higher (43.2 vs 10.1 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 Whittle Springs Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain City Elementary: 379. Whittle Springs Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain City Elementary and Whittle Springs Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Fountain City Elementary is 270th of 913 and Whittle Springs Middle School is 244th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).