Big Sandy Elementary vs Douglas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sandy Elementary
Moundville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Douglas Elementary School
Douglas · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
521 students
| Measure | Big Sandy Elementary Moundville, Alabama | Douglas Elementary School Douglas, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 699 | #560 of 699 |
| National rank | #17484 of 50,301 | #40756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 522 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Moundville | Douglas |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sandy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 26.4).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 73.1%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.6).
- •Big Sandy Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 521.
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 Big Sandy Elementary better than Douglas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Sandy Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 26.4 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 Big Sandy Elementary and Douglas Elementary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Moundville and Douglas in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy Elementary: 522. Douglas Elementary School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy Elementary and Douglas Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Big Sandy Elementary is 163rd of 699 and Douglas Elementary School is 560th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).