Attalla Elementary School vs Gadsden City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Attalla Elementary School
Attalla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | Attalla Elementary School Attalla, Alabama | Gadsden City High School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 699 | #181 of 304 |
| National rank | #28366 of 50,301 | #12087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 665 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| city | Attalla | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Attalla Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 35.5).
- •Attalla Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Attalla Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 70.2%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Gadsden City High School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 665.
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 Attalla Elementary School better than Gadsden City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Attalla Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 35.5 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 Attalla Elementary School and Gadsden City High School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Attalla and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Attalla Elementary School: 665. Gadsden City High School: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Attalla Elementary School and Gadsden City High School rank in Alabama?
Attalla Elementary School is 369th of 699 and Gadsden City High School is 181st of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).