LEAD Neely's Bend vs Smithson Craighead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.2 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
Smithson Craighead Academy
Madison · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | LEAD Neely's Bend Nashville, Tennessee | Smithson Craighead Academy Madison, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #782 of 913 |
| National rank | – | #49253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Nashville | Madison |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithson Craighead Academy is the larger school with 319 students compared with 291.
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 Smithson Craighead Academy?
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 Smithson Craighead Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Madison in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LEAD Neely's Bend: 291. Smithson Craighead Academy: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LEAD Neely's Bend and Smithson Craighead Academy rank in Tennessee?
LEAD Neely's Bend is unranked and Smithson Craighead Academy is 782nd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).