Adams Elementary School vs Thompson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.4 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
Thompson Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Thompson Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 699 | #581 of 699 |
| National rank | #47985 of 50,301 | #41960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 14.2).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.6).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 288.
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 Thompson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Elementary School ranks higher (24.6 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 Thompson Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 433. Thompson Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Adams Elementary School is 676th of 699 and Thompson Elementary School is 581st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).