Athens Elementary School vs Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
474 students
Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School
Carbon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
475 students
| Measure | Athens Elementary School Athens, Alabama | Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School Carbon Hill, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 699 | #478 of 699 |
| National rank | #31568 of 50,301 | #34803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 474 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Athens | Carbon Hill |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 35.7).
- •Athens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 67.5%).
- •Athens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 474.
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 Athens Elementary School better than Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 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 Athens Elementary School and Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Athens and Carbon Hill in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Elementary School: 474. Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Elementary School and Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School rank in Alabama?
Athens Elementary School is 441st of 699 and Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School is 478th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).