George A Whitten Elementary vs Robert E Ellis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.6 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
Robert E Ellis Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | George A Whitten Elementary Hendersonville, Tennessee | Robert E Ellis Middle Hendersonville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #554 of 913 | #10 of 307 |
| National rank | #41823 of 50,301 | #1589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert E Ellis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 24.8).
- •Robert E Ellis Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Robert E Ellis Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Robert E Ellis Middle is the larger school with 509 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 Robert E Ellis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Robert E Ellis Middle ranks higher (79.4 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 Robert E Ellis Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George A Whitten Elementary: 430. Robert E Ellis Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George A Whitten Elementary and Robert E Ellis Middle rank in Tennessee?
George A Whitten Elementary is 554th of 913 and Robert E Ellis Middle is 10th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).