Arcadia Elementary School vs DavisEmerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 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
DavisEmerson Middle School
Cottondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | DavisEmerson Middle School Cottondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 699 | #232 of 263 |
| National rank | #37853 of 50,301 | #14416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Cottondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 16.1).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 79.3%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.9).
- •Arcadia Elementary School is the larger school with 418 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 Arcadia Elementary School better than DavisEmerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 16.1 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 DavisEmerson Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Cottondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 418. DavisEmerson Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and DavisEmerson Middle School rank in Alabama?
Arcadia Elementary School is 517th of 699 and DavisEmerson Middle School is 232nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).