Northwest Middle School vs Powell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.9 km 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
Powell Middle School
Powell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle School Knoxville, Tennessee | Powell Middle School Powell, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 307 | #109 of 307 |
| National rank | #15341 of 15,369 | #10949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 798 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 39% |
| city | Knoxville | Powell |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 3.2).
- •Powell Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 11%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Powell Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 798.
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 Powell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Powell Middle School ranks higher (34.6 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 Powell Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Powell in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle School: 798. Powell Middle School: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle School and Powell Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Northwest Middle School is 283rd of 307 and Powell Middle School is 109th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).