Allentown Elementary School vs Semmes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allentown Elementary School
Semmes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students
Semmes Elementary School
Semmes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
| Measure | Allentown Elementary School Semmes, Alabama | Semmes Elementary School Semmes, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 699 | #252 of 699 |
| National rank | #25607 of 50,301 | #22253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 843 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| city | Semmes | Semmes |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Semmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 49.3).
- •Semmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Semmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Semmes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Semmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.1).
- •Allentown Elementary School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 576.
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 Allentown Elementary School better than Semmes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Semmes Elementary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 49.3 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 Allentown Elementary School and Semmes Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Semmes and Semmes in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allentown Elementary School: 843. Semmes Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allentown Elementary School and Semmes Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Allentown Elementary School is 326th of 699 and Semmes Elementary School is 252nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).