Joe Shafer Middle School vs Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Shafer Middle School
Gallatin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Union Elementary School
Gallatin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Joe Shafer Middle School Gallatin, Tennessee | Union Elementary School Gallatin, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 307 | #73 of 913 |
| National rank | #9767 of 15,369 | #7859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 78% |
| city | Gallatin | Gallatin |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 40.2).
- •Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 45%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 620.
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 Joe Shafer Middle School better than Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 40.2 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 Joe Shafer Middle School and Union Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gallatin and Gallatin in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Shafer Middle School: 670. Union Elementary School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Shafer Middle School and Union Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Joe Shafer Middle School is 82nd of 307 and Union Elementary School is 73rd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).