Lake Forest Middle School vs Waterville Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Middle School
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,173 students
Waterville Community Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Middle School Cleveland, Tennessee | Waterville Community Elementary School Cleveland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 307 | #519 of 913 |
| National rank | #12670 of 15,369 | #40618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,173 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.0 vs 26.7).
- •Waterville Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Waterville Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Lake Forest Middle School is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 677.
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 Lake Forest Middle School better than Waterville Community Elementary School?
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 Lake Forest Middle School and Waterville Community Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Middle School: 1,173. Waterville Community Elementary School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Middle School and Waterville Community Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Lake Forest Middle School is 158th of 307 and Waterville Community Elementary School is 519th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).