Gallatin Senior High School vs Joe Shafer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gallatin Senior High School
Gallatin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,644 students
Joe Shafer Middle School
Gallatin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Gallatin Senior High School Gallatin, Tennessee | Joe Shafer Middle School Gallatin, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 321 | #82 of 307 |
| National rank | #12376 of 16,910 | #9767 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,644 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Gallatin | Gallatin |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Shafer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 34.2).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Gallatin Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Gallatin Senior High School is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 670.
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 Gallatin Senior High School better than Joe Shafer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Shafer Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 34.2 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 Gallatin Senior High School and Joe Shafer Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gallatin and Gallatin in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gallatin Senior High School: 1,644. Joe Shafer Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gallatin Senior High School and Joe Shafer Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Gallatin Senior High School is 85th of 321 and Joe Shafer Middle School is 82nd of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).