Happy Valley Middle School vs T A Dugger Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Middle School
Elizabethton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
354 students
T A Dugger Junior High School
Elizabethton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Middle School Elizabethton, Tennessee | T A Dugger Junior High School Elizabethton, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 307 | #57 of 307 |
| National rank | #12468 of 15,369 | #7713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Elizabethton | Elizabethton |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T A Dugger Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 27.1).
- •T A Dugger Junior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •T A Dugger Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •T A Dugger Junior High School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 354.
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 Happy Valley Middle School better than T A Dugger Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), T A Dugger Junior High School ranks higher (49.7 vs 27.1 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 Happy Valley Middle School and T A Dugger Junior High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Elizabethton and Elizabethton in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Middle School: 354. T A Dugger Junior High School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Middle School and T A Dugger Junior High School rank in Tennessee?
Happy Valley Middle School is 149th of 307 and T A Dugger Junior High School is 57th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).