Northwest Middle School vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 805 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 307 | #764 of 913 |
| National rank | #15341 of 15,369 | #48847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 798 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.1 vs 3.2).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 299.
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 Northwest Middle School better than Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks higher (12.1 vs 3.2 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 Northwest Middle School and Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle School: 798. Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle School and Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Northwest Middle School is 283rd of 307 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 764th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).