Adams Elementary School vs Gaston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Gaston Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Gaston Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 699 | #265 of 699 |
| National rank | #47985 of 50,301 | #23390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 433 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 14.2).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.8).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 290.
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 Adams Elementary School better than Gaston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 14.2 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 Adams Elementary School and Gaston Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 433. Gaston Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Gaston Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Adams Elementary School is 676th of 699 and Gaston Elementary School is 265th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).