Harrison Elementary School vs Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Ooltewah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Harrison Elementary School Chattanooga, Tennessee | Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #551 of 913 | #58 of 913 |
| National rank | #41705 of 50,301 | #5818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 775 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 69% |
| city | Chattanooga | Ooltewah |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 25.0).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 36%).
- •Wallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Harrison Elementary School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 589.
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 Harrison Elementary School better than Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 25.0 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 Harrison Elementary School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Ooltewah in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elementary School: 775. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elementary School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Harrison Elementary School is 551st of 913 and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is 58th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).