Ooltewah Middle School vs Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ooltewah Middle School
Ooltewah ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
547 students
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Ooltewah ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
589 students
| Measure | Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah, Tennessee | Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 307 | #58 of 913 |
| National rank | #13071 of 15,369 | #5818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 547 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | โ | โ |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| city | Ooltewah | Ooltewah |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขWallace A. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 23.8).
- โขWallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- โขWallace A. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 24%).
- โขWallace A. Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 547.
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 Ooltewah Middle School better than Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 23.8 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 Ooltewah Middle School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Ooltewah and Ooltewah in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ooltewah Middle School: 547. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ooltewah Middle School and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Ooltewah Middle School is 173rd of 307 and Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is 58th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).