Hornsby Elementary vs Smoky Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 510 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsby Elementary
Hornsby · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
179 students
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Cosby · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Hornsby Elementary Hornsby, Tennessee | Smoky Mountain Elementary Cosby, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 913 | #408 of 913 |
| National rank | #35391 of 50,301 | #35738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 179 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Hornsby | Cosby |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.8 vs 34.3).
- •Smoky Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hornsby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hornsby Elementary is the larger school with 179 students compared with 176.
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 Hornsby Elementary better than Smoky Mountain Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hornsby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary?
About 510 km in a straight line, between Hornsby and Cosby in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hornsby Elementary: 179. Smoky Mountain Elementary: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hornsby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Hornsby Elementary is 379th of 913 and Smoky Mountain Elementary is 408th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).