LEAD Neely's Bend vs Pennington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LEAD Neely's Bend
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
Pennington Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | LEAD Neely's Bend Nashville, Tennessee | Pennington Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #525 of 913 |
| National rank | – | #40794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LEAD Neely's Bend is the larger school with 291 students compared with 286.
- •LEAD Neely's Bend is a charter school while Pennington Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 LEAD Neely's Bend better than Pennington 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 LEAD Neely's Bend and Pennington Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LEAD Neely's Bend: 291. Pennington Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LEAD Neely's Bend and Pennington Elementary rank in Tennessee?
LEAD Neely's Bend is unranked and Pennington Elementary is 525th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).