Linden Elementary vs Norwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden Elementary
Oak Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–4
524 students
Norwood Elementary
Oliver Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Linden Elementary Oak Ridge, Tennessee | Norwood Elementary Oliver Springs, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 913 | #753 of 913 |
| National rank | #32760 of 50,301 | #48649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Oak Ridge | Oliver Springs |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 12.6).
- •Linden Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Linden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Linden Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 214.
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 Linden Elementary better than Norwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Elementary ranks higher (38.8 vs 12.6 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 Linden Elementary and Norwood Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linden Elementary: 524. Norwood Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linden Elementary and Norwood Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Linden Elementary is 329th of 913 and Norwood Elementary is 753rd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).