Arcadia Elementary School vs Barkley Bridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Hartselle · Public elementary · Grades K–4
419 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Barkley Bridge Elementary School Hartselle, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 699 | #38 of 699 |
| National rank | #37853 of 50,301 | #5527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 418 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 82% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Hartselle |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barkley Bridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 31.0).
- •Barkley Bridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Barkley Bridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Barkley Bridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 60.5%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Barkley Bridge Elementary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 418.
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 Arcadia Elementary School better than Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 31.0 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 Arcadia Elementary School and Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Hartselle in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 418. Barkley Bridge Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and Barkley Bridge Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Arcadia Elementary School is 517th of 699 and Barkley Bridge Elementary School is 38th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).