Karns Middle School vs Smyrna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karns Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
| Measure | Karns Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee | Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 307 | #176 of 307 |
| National rank | #11903 of 15,369 | #13275 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 900 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| city | Knoxville | Smyrna |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karns Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 22.8).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Karns Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Karns Middle School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 899.
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 Karns Middle School better than Smyrna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Karns Middle School ranks higher (30.1 vs 22.8 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 Karns Middle School and Smyrna Middle School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Smyrna in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karns Middle School: 900. Smyrna Middle School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karns Middle School and Smyrna Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Karns Middle School is 134th of 307 and Smyrna Middle School is 176th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).