Northfield Elementary School vs Prescott South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Prescott South Middle School
Cookeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
813 students
| Measure | Northfield Elementary School Sparta, Tennessee | Prescott South Middle School Cookeville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 913 | #163 of 307 |
| National rank | #32773 of 50,301 | #12820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 288 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Sparta | Cookeville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 25.2).
- •Northfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Northfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Prescott South Middle School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 288.
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 Northfield Elementary School better than Prescott South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Elementary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 25.2 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 Northfield Elementary School and Prescott South Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Cookeville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northfield Elementary School: 288. Prescott South Middle School: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northfield Elementary School and Prescott South Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Northfield Elementary School is 333rd of 913 and Prescott South Middle School is 163rd of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).