Gower Elementary vs Harpeth Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gower Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Harpeth Valley Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
| Measure | Gower Elementary Nashville, Tennessee | Harpeth Valley Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 913 | #112 of 913 |
| National rank | #34882 of 50,301 | #14395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harpeth Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 35.6).
- •Harpeth Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Harpeth Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Harpeth Valley Elementary is the larger school with 803 students compared with 631.
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 Gower Elementary better than Harpeth Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harpeth Valley Elementary ranks higher (65.6 vs 35.6 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 Gower Elementary and Harpeth Valley Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gower Elementary: 631. Harpeth Valley Elementary: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gower Elementary and Harpeth Valley Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Gower Elementary is 366th of 913 and Harpeth Valley Elementary is 112th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).