Neely's Bend Elementary vs Pennington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neely's Bend Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
491 students
Pennington Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Neely's Bend Elementary Madison, Tennessee | Pennington Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 913 | #525 of 913 |
| National rank | #49955 of 50,301 | #40794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Madison | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 7.6).
- •Pennington Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Pennington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Neely's Bend Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 286.
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 Neely's Bend Elementary better than Pennington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 7.6 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 Neely's Bend Elementary and Pennington Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neely's Bend Elementary: 491. Pennington Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neely's Bend Elementary and Pennington Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Neely's Bend Elementary is 831st of 913 and Pennington Elementary is 525th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).