George A Whitten Elementary vs Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George A Whitten Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | George A Whitten Elementary Hendersonville, Tennessee | Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek Hendersonville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 913 | #48 of 307 |
| National rank | #41823 of 50,301 | #7234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 56% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 24.8).
- •Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek does better on math proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is the larger school with 641 students compared with 430.
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 George A Whitten Elementary better than Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
On the Success Index (US), Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek ranks higher (51.8 vs 24.8 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 George A Whitten Elementary and Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George A Whitten Elementary: 430. Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George A Whitten Elementary and Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek rank in Tennessee?
George A Whitten Elementary is 554th of 913 and Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is 48th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).