J E Woodard Elementary vs Whitthorne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J E Woodard Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
581 students
Whitthorne Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
951 students
| Measure | J E Woodard Elementary Columbia, Tennessee | Whitthorne Middle School Columbia, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 913 | #268 of 307 |
| National rank | #35712 of 50,301 | #15313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 581 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 13% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J E Woodard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 5.0).
- •J E Woodard Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •J E Woodard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Whitthorne Middle School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 581.
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 J E Woodard Elementary better than Whitthorne Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J E Woodard Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 5.0 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 J E Woodard Elementary and Whitthorne Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J E Woodard Elementary: 581. Whitthorne Middle School: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J E Woodard Elementary and Whitthorne Middle School rank in Tennessee?
J E Woodard Elementary is 402nd of 913 and Whitthorne Middle School is 268th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).