Big Sandy Elementary vs Hale County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.8 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
Hale County High School
Moundville · Public high · Grades 9–12
354 students
| Measure | Big Sandy Elementary Moundville, Alabama | Hale County High School Moundville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 699 | #212 of 304 |
| National rank | #17484 of 50,301 | #13290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 522 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Moundville | Moundville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sandy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 30.2).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 57.1%).
- •Hale County High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.0).
- •Big Sandy Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 354.
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 Hale County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Sandy Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 30.2 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 Hale County High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Moundville and Moundville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy Elementary: 522. Hale County High School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy Elementary and Hale County High School rank in Alabama?
Big Sandy Elementary is 163rd of 699 and Hale County High School is 212th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).