Alma Bryant High School vs Cora Castlen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Bryant High School
Irvington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,624 students
Cora Castlen Elementary
Grand Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Alma Bryant High School Irvington, Alabama | Cora Castlen Elementary Grand Bay, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 304 | #205 of 699 |
| National rank | #12037 of 16,910 | #19640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,624 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| city | Irvington | Grand Bay |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cora Castlen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 35.7).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 57.2%).
- •Alma Bryant High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.2).
- •Alma Bryant High School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 423.
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 Alma Bryant High School better than Cora Castlen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cora Castlen Elementary ranks higher (57.9 vs 35.7 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 Alma Bryant High School and Cora Castlen Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Grand Bay in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Bryant High School: 1,624. Cora Castlen Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Bryant High School and Cora Castlen Elementary rank in Alabama?
Alma Bryant High School is 179th of 304 and Cora Castlen Elementary is 205th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).