Adams Elementary School vs Glencoe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.7 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
Glencoe Elementary School
Glencoe · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
397 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Glencoe Elementary School Glencoe, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 699 | #182 of 699 |
| National rank | #47985 of 50,301 | #18394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 433 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Gadsden | Glencoe |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glencoe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 14.2).
- •Glencoe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Glencoe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Glencoe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Glencoe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.8).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 397.
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 Glencoe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glencoe Elementary School ranks higher (59.7 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 Glencoe Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Glencoe in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 433. Glencoe Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Adams Elementary School is 676th of 699 and Glencoe Elementary School is 182nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).