Rural Vale Elementary vs Tennessee Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rural Vale Elementary
Tellico Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Tenn Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Rural Vale Elementary Tellico Plains, Tennessee | Tennessee Ridge Elementary Tenn Ridge, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 913 | #701 of 913 |
| National rank | #44997 of 50,301 | #47215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Tellico Plains | Tenn Ridge |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Vale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 15.9).
- •Tennessee Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Rural Vale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
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 Rural Vale Elementary better than Tennessee Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Vale Elementary ranks higher (19.8 vs 15.9 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 Rural Vale Elementary and Tennessee Ridge Elementary?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Tellico Plains and Tenn Ridge in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rural Vale Elementary: 217. Tennessee Ridge Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rural Vale Elementary and Tennessee Ridge Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Rural Vale Elementary is 640th of 913 and Tennessee Ridge Elementary is 701st of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).